Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Sempra Operator's Manual page 62

4 Coils
Positioning the patient
Performing the measurement
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3 Push the release button on the top of the upper coil part and
remove the upper part by lifting it upward.
4 Slide the coil on the guide rail to the side into the desired position.
1 Position the patient in the supine position with the feet toward the
magnet bore.
2 For optimal image quality, position the coil as closely as possible to
the center of the table.
3 Use suitable positioning aids to stabilize the knee and the foot.
4 Move the Ramp Pad under the other leg next to the lower part of
the Extremity 12.
5 Position the upper part of the coil on the lower part so that it locks
into place.
6 Ensure that the patient does not feel discomfort or pressure.
7 Connect the coil plug to coil socket 1 or 2.
1 Align the laser light localizer with the center marking of the coil.
2 Correct the position of the coil by shifting it to the side if it is not
possible to align the light localizer with the center marking.
3 Start the measurement.
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