6.
Guide the patient to stand in the center of the equipment and direct them to remain in
the position outlined below.
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Hold the handles tightly.
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Press the chest against the equipment.
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Keep both feet close to the inside of the base.
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Keep both shoulders parallel.
Straighten the Cervical Spine and stand still.
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7.
Guide the patient to press the base of the nose (acanthion point) against the Chinrest
and tilt the head forward about 5˚. At this point, make sure the patient's jaw does not
touch the equipment.
8.
Let the patient maintain the posture as follows:
Open the mouth.
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Place the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
Close the eyes.
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▪ As shown in the picture, the support unit of the integrated Chinrest
▪ Ask the patient to maintain his/her position until the operation is
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▪ If the jaw touches the equipment it is difficult to maintain the proper
position to get good images.
▪ Be careful the patient does not to touch the equipment with his/her
jaw.
should touch the patient's acanthion point.
completed.
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