Usage; Correct Use Of Image Plates - Planmeca ProScanner 2.0 User Manual

4 Usage

4.1 Correct use of image plates

User's manual
WARNING
Risk of cross contamination when not using the light protection cover or
when using the light protection cover more than once
Do not use an image plate without a light protection cover.
Do not use the light protection cover more than once (disposable item).
CAUTION
The image data on the image plate is not permanent.
The image data is altered by light, natural X-ray radiation and scattered X-
ray radiation. This will lead to a reduction in diagnostic information and
clarity.
Read the image data within 30 minutes of exposure.
Never handle exposed image plates without the light protection cover.
Do not subject an exposed image plate to X-ray radiation before or after the
scanning process.
Do not operate X-ray unit during the scanning process if the unit is in the
same room as the X-ray tube.
CAUTION
Image plates are toxic
Image plates that are not packed in a light protection cover can lead to
poisoning when placed in the mouth or swallowed.
Only place image plates in the patient's mouth in a light protection cover.
Do not swallow the image plate or parts of it.
If the image plate or parts of it have been swallowed, consult a specialist
doctor immediately and remove the image plate.
If the light protection cover has been damaged in the patient's mouth, rinse
the mouth thoroughly with lots of water. Do not swallow the water in the
process.
• Image plates must only be read using an image plate scanner that is
approved by the manufacturer.
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