Xo FLEX - Optimizing Working Positions

XO FLEX – Instructions for use Operation
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Figure 13 – Lifting an instrument forward
Each instrument suspension is fitted with a spring that can be adjusted so that the instrument is
perfectly balanced - see section 8.4.
FOUR-HANDED OR SOLO WORK
Figure 14 – Four-handed operation – here the operator is working in the 9 o’clock position, the chairside
assistant in the 3 o’clock position and the hand instruments are positioned near the patient’s temple
XO FLEX is equally suited for four-handed (Figure 14) and two-handed operation (Figure 15).
Figure 15 – Two-handed operation – here the operator is working in the 11 o’clock position
WORKING POSITIONS
With the patient in the supine position you may work in positions between 9 o’clock to 12 o’clock
(see Figure 16) to obtain the best possible vision while maintaining a healthy sitting position (see
section 3.24.)
The patient chair neck rest allows you to place the patient’s head in six different positions (see