Scanner User Manual

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Neck
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Hints in General
Topogram: Lateral, 256 mm
Patient positioning
Patient lying in supine position, hyperextend neck
slightly, secure head well in head holder.
Patient respiratory instruction:
do not breathe, do not swallow.
For contrast studies, CARE Bolus may be used to opti-
mize the bolus timing.
For image reconstruction of bone structures, use ker-
nel B60.
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