Before Exposure; Positioning Patient; Preparing And Positioning Sensor - KaVo ProXam iS Instructions For Use Manual

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6 Before exposure

KaVo ProXam iS

NOTE

Detailed instructions for using KaVo ProXam iX X-ray unit and Romexis

software are given in their Instructions for use, which should be used in

conjunction with this Instructions for use.

NOTE

It is recommended to use a sensor holder. Select the correct sensor holder

according to the type of exposure, refer to the sensor holder Instructions for

use supplied with the sensor holder package.

NOTE

In case the environment temperature reaches 40°C the sensor surface

warms up to its maximum temperature of 46°C and may feel warm. The

surface temperature of the sensor cools off when in patient contact.

Ask the patient to sit down. Place a protective lead apron over the patient's

chest.

Before each use on a patient make sure the sensor has been appropriately

disinfected. For detailed cleaning instructions see section "Sensors and

cables" on page 15.

To avoid cross-contamination between patients during use, disposable

hygienic sheaths must be used.

NOTE

Always use a new disposable hygienic sheath for every sensor usage.

When using the sensor for the first time the message

files will appear on the Romexis window.

NOTE

When connecting the same sensor to another workstation the calibration

files will be reloaded.

Select the appropriate sensor and connect it to the control box.

Loading calibration

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