Examination
Digital Radiography
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Examination procedure for abdominal survey images
Preparation
◆ Prepare the digital imaging system.
◆ Select the DR system at the unit remote control console.
◆ Move the patient table into the 0° position (horizontal).
◆ Position the patient, head on the left.
For reasons relating to the exposure technology, the scanning direction for DR
scanning should be from the pelvis headwards.
◆ Set vertical projection.
◆ Set the largest possible SID.
◆ Perform the examination, e.g. colon - double contrast, as usual.
◆ Press this key.
– The LED in the start key lights up if the conditions for scanning are not ful-
filled.
– DR scanning is selected.
– I.I. full format is selected.
– The rectangular height diaphragm moves automatically to the configured
value (approx.10 - 12 cm)
– The display shows 3 scanning programs with 2 directions each.
– The selected scanning program is highlighted.
By pressing the key again the next possible scanning program with direction be-
comes active.
◆ Select the scanning program for abdomen
– left arrow: scanning from right to left
– right arrow: scanning from left to right
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