Laser-light localizer
The laser-light localizer facilitates correct patient positioning. The
laser-light localizer is located on top at the entrance to the magnet
bore (red arrow in the picture).
All laser-relevant locations at the MR system are identified by warning
labels affixed directly next to the laser opening.
Using the laser-light localizer
Anesthetized patients or patients who do not have an eye blink reflex
must be protected against the effects of the laser beam.
✓
The patient is positioned on the tabletop.
✓
The patient table is in the home position.
WARNING
Laser beam of the laser-light localizer!
Eye injury caused by laser beam
◆ Ensure that the operating and adjustment devices as well as
methods given are used as described.
◆ Inform the patient about the laser and request that he keeps
his eyes closed during positioning.
◆ Ensure that helpless patients keep their eyes closed during
the positioning procedure.
1
Press the Laser-light Localizer button on the control unit.
The laser-light localizer is switched on. A crosshair is visible.
2 Move the tabletop so that the crosshairs point precisely to the
region of interest.
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