SMC Networks 500082 manual Array Coil, Positioning the HNC-63-INT Coil on the Patient Table

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Chapter 2 - Using the HNC-63-INT

Array Coil

Positioning the HNC-63-INT Coil on the Patient Table

IMPORTANT: You must have the Synergy MultiConnect (SMC) device and Level 8.1.1 or higher software in order for the Intera system to recognize the coil. Additionally, Release 8.1.1 software requires a Synergy MultiConnect patch to enable this coil to be recognized by your system. Software releases above 8.1.1 do not require the patch.

The HNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil is designed for imaging of the brain, cervical spine, anterior neck and vasculature in the head & neck, to the aortic arch.

Polarity (i.e., coil orientation) must be maintained to produce acceptable images. The coil must be placed on the patient support with the cable exiting the coil on the right, as you are facing the magnet.The HNC-63-INT coil is designed for head first exams only!

The HNC coil is designed to rest directly on the patient support. With the anterior coil housing removed, center the posterior coil housing on the patient support at the magnet end of the patient support. Position support pad flush with the end of the HNC Coil.

The internal coil pad should be centered on the posterior housing. The pad serves to provide additional patient comfort during the scan, and helps center the patient in the coil, and is recommended for optimal coil performance.

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