Position The System; Position Yourself - FujiFilm SonoSite X-Porte User Manual

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Position the system

Minimize eye and neck strain
If possible, position the system within reach.
Adjust the angle of the clinical monitor or touch panel to minimize glare.
Adjust the height so that the clinical monitor is at or slightly below eye level.

Position yourself

Support your back during an exam
Use a chair that supports your lower back, that adjusts to your work surface height, that promotes a
natural body posture, and that allows quick height adjustments.
Always sit or stand upright. Avoid bending or stooping.
Minimize reaching and twisting
Use a bed that is height adjustable.
Position the patient as close to you as possible.
Face forward. Avoid twisting your head or body.
Move your entire body front to back, and position your scanning arm next to or slightly in front of you.
Stand for difficult exams to minimize reaching.
Position the monitor directly in front of you.
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While researchers are not able to definitively answer many questions about
MSDs, there is a general agreement that certain factors are associated with their
occurrence including preexisting medical and physical conditions, overall health,
equipment and body position while doing work, frequency of work, duration of
work, and other physical activities that may facilitate the onset of MSDs
section provides guidelines that may help you work more comfortably and may
reduce your risk of MSDs
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