Rev 05
Positioning
the Patient.
When lifting the anterior coil housing, always grasp the coil by the apron and the superior end of the housing. Never lift the coil housing by the viewing window or mirror.
Adjust the patient so their shoulders are snug against the curved arch of the posterior coil housing.
Firmly hold the anterior coil housing and carefully place it on the posterior coil housing. As you lower the anterior coil housing, center and seat the RF connector pins while the flat mating surfaces meet. Secure the latches on each side of the housing.
Slide the viewing mirror if necessary for patient viewing. Use the window on the anterior coil housing to ensure the patient is centered properly. Using posititoning beams, center on the anatomy to be imaged.
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