Patient Visibility - AGFA DR 800 User Manual

98 | DR 800 | Safety Directions

Patient visibility

Positioning console and exposure controls in the operator room
1.
Radiographic table
2.
DR 800 sync cabinet
3.
Generator cabinet
4.
Positioner cabinet
5.
Figure 58: Typical room layout (A is the maximum longintudinal dimension;
safety area is indicated with cross-hatches)
The room layout must allow the operator to keep complete visual contact with
the moving tabletop and monitor the patient even from the operator room.
If the positioning console is installed in other positions (for instance laterally
with respect to the tabletop), the operator and the patient are both exposed to
risks caused by lack of visibility when the machine is moving.
To give the operator complete control of all movement activities, following
measures can be taken:
• Remove the patient footrest when working in a horizontal direction with
the patient on the tabletop.
• If necessary, arrange some mirrors which ensure the patient can be
monitored even in positions where the tabletop hides the patient from
view.
• Always watch the machine and the patient when performing all
movements.
0392C EN 20210309 1049