Examination
Digital Radiography
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If the LED in the start key flashes,
◆ press the key
– The compression device moves into park position, if present.
– Oblique setting moves into the 0° position.
Once these positions are reached, the flashing LED goes out.
◆ Select an organ program with serialography according the type of examina-
tion.
Moving the system and tabletop into the starting position
◆ Position the patient.
◆ Bring the X-ray system and tabletop into the intended starting position.
The exposure series is generally started in the pelvic region for better exposure
control.
The entire examination area must be scanned without interruption. If necessary,
perform a test run without fluoroscopy and correct the starting position.
◆ Deflect the joystick for “X-ray system longitudinal movement” in the direction
of the head until the entire examination area has been scanned.
◆ Return to the starting position.
◆ Check the starting position with fluoroscopy switched on.
Scanning process
The X-ray system is in the starting position for the scanning process.
◆ Press the exposure release button until the entire examination area has been
scanned.
– The X-ray system starts moving automatically when the exposure is
released.
End of the scene
◆ Let go of the exposure release button.
– The X-ray system movement stops automatically
Start
During the exposure series the patient should take only shallow breaths or not
breathe at all.
The scene is also ended if the image memory is full and the maximum scene
time has been reached, independently of the position in which the system is lo-
cated.