Step 3: Prepare The Exposure - AGFA DX-D 300 User Manual

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Step 3: Prepare the exposure

1. In the examination room, position the U-arm:
Press and hold the MOVE button on the U-arm control panel or remote
control.
The U-arm moves to the default position for the selected exposure.
2. When using a portable DR Detector, position the DR Detector for the
exposure.
The DR Detector Switch shows which DR Detector is active and shows its
status.
3. Position the patient:
a) Position the patient.
b) Check if the X-Ray system position is suitable for the exposure.
c) Make final adjustments to the position of the U-arm using the control
d) Switch on the light localizer on the collimator. Adapt collimation if
e) Apply radiation protective measures for the patient if needed.
If there is a chance that the detector comes in contact with liquids (bodily
fluids, disinfectants,...), the DR Detector must be wrapped in a protective
plastic bag while performing the examination.
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buttons on the control panel or remote control.
required.
WARNING:
Monitor the patient position (hands, feet, fingers, etc.) with
special care to avoid injury to the patient caused by unit
movements. Patient hands must be kept away from mobile
components of the unit. Intravenous tubing, catheters and other
patient connected lines should be routed away from moving
equipment.
WARNING:
Liquids ingressing the DR Detector may cause malfunction and
contamination.
CAUTION:
Use the smallest X-ray field collimation. Make sure that the area
of interest will be completely exposed and the X-ray field does
not exceed the area of interest. The collimator automatically
limits the collimated area to the size of the detector, unless it is
unlocked to manual mode using the key on the back.