Siemens AXIOM Iconos R200 Operator's Manual page 128

Examination
Digital Radiography
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Examination procedure for images of the spine and ortho-
pedic longleg images
Preparation
◆ Prepare the digital imaging system.
◆ Select the DR system at the unit remote control console.
◆ Position the patient table vertically (+ 90°).
◆ Have the patient stand in the unit (with/without footrest) and immobilize the
patient with the compression belt.
For reasons relating to the exposure technology, the scanning direction for DR
scanning is
– from bottom to top (towards the head end) for spinal acquisitions
– from top to bottom (towards the foot end) for orthopedic whole leg acquisi-
tions
◆ Set horizontal projection.
◆ Set the largest possible SID.
◆ Press this key.
– The LED in the key lights up if the conditions for scanning are not fulfilled.
– DR scanning is selected.
– I.I. full format is selected.
– The rectangular height diaphragm moves automatically to the configured
value (approx.10 - 12 cm)
– The display shows 3 scanning programs with 2 directions each.
– The selected scanning program is highlighted.
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By pressing the key again the next possible scanning program with direction be-
comes active.
◆ Select a scanning program for spine or orthopedic longleg images
– left arrow: scanning direction from bottom to top
– right arrow: scanning direction from top to bottom
If the LED in the start key flashes,
◆ press the key.
– The compression device moves into park position, if present.
– Oblique setting moves into the 0° position.
Once these positions are reached, the flashing LED goes out.
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