QED Shape Coil Operator's Manual page 39

Arm imaging (supine position, coil set in line with the arm): Used for imaging of arm joints and long
bones
CAUTION
1. Do not set the coil under the trunk of the patient. Doing so will subject the coil
to excessive stress, possibly damaging the internal circuit of the coil.
2. Ensure the coil does not overlap itself when scanning small anatomy, such as
the arm or leg. Image quality is not guaranteed when the coil overlaps itself.
(4) If required, use the belt supplied with the system to secure the coil to the patient; see
Section 5.1.2.
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Positioning Patient and Coil for Arm Imaging
Separate the RF coil from the gantry inner wall by
at least 50 mm using foam pads before and during
imaging.
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