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. Position the patient:
a) Position the cassette.
b) Position the patient.
c) Check if the X-Ray system position is suitable for the exposure.
d) Make final adjustments to the position of the U-arm using the control
e) Set the correct distance between cassette and X-Ray tube.
f) Switch on the light localizer on the collimator. Adapt collimation if
g) Apply radiation protective measures for the patient if needed.
0172E EN 20181116 1653
Note: For a free exposure, partial lead covering of the
cassette may be required if multiple images are taken on
one cassette.
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.
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.