Taking Scout And 3D Images - KaVo ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH OP 3D User And Installation Manual

6 Using the device

6.5.2 Taking Scout and 3D images

1. Ensure the correct patient positioning, imaging program selection and that the device
is in Ready state with the indicator light turned green.
2. Ask the patient to stay still during the whole imaging process.
3. Protect yourself from radiation.
4. Press and hold the exposure button down.
5. The device starts to move and an audible exposure warning signal is played.
6. Hold the exposure button down until all movements have stopped.
NOTICE! The device also plays a program end tone when the imaging
process is complete.
7. The Scout image appears on the GUI.
8. GUI: Adjust the FOV height, diameter and location using the Scout image, if needed.
NOTICE! You can verify the adjustments by pressing the exposure button to
take another scout image. Scout images produce only a small radiation dose
so taking additional scout images won't produce excessive radiation dose to
the patient.
9. GUI: Approve the scout image and proceed to the 3D imaging phase by pressing OK
button.
10. Ask the patient to remain staying still until the 3D image has been taken.
11. Protect yourself from radiation.
12. Press and hold the exposure button down.
13. The device starts to move and an audible exposure warning signal is played.
14. Hold the exposure button down until all movements have stopped.
NOTICE! The device also plays a program end tone when the imaging
process is complete.
15. Release the patient from the device.
16. Image preview appears on the GUI for a quick review (no visible artifacts etc.).
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Reviewed Suuronen Esa 2019-09-19 12:21
Approved Lassinen Juuso 2019-10-02 14:37
NOTICE! It's recommended to have Scout mode enabled by default.
If you do not wish to take a Scout image, deactivate the selection
from the GUI.
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