Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Sempra Operator's Manual page 56

4 Coils
Positioning the patient
Performing the measurement
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✓
The Spine 18 is positioned on the patient table.
✓ The head-heel insert and the back-of-the-head support are
positioned on the patient table.
1 Position the base plate at the head end of the patient table. Ensure
that the base plate is seated correctly in the recess.
2 Slide the shoulder coil cup onto the guide rail for the shoulder to
be examined.
3 Slide the shoulder coil cup in the desired position (depending on
the patient´s size).
4 Connect the coil plug of the shoulder coil cup to the coil socket
(left shoulder: 2, right shoulder: 1).
5 Position the corresponding base plate cushion, depending on the
position of the coil cup.
6 Position the shoulder cup cushion in the coil.
7 Place the positioning aids suitable for the current situation.
For example, place the lordosis cushion to bridge the Spine 18 and
the base plate.
1 Position the patient in the supine position with the head to the
magnet.
2 Align the shoulder coil cup on the guide rail so that it adapts to the
shape of the patient's shoulder.
3 Ensure the most isocentric position for the shoulder to be
examined to obtain optimal image quality.
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Make sure that the distance between the coil cable and the
patient's head is sufficient.
1 Align the laser light localizer with the center marking of the coil.
2 Start the measurement.
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