Preparing the Patient

To prepare and position the patient:

Ask the patient to remove all metal objects.
Ask the patient to wear a lead apron with a thyroid collar. Be sure the apron is flat across the patient’s shoulders.
Ask the patient to:
Stand as far as possible from the unit.
Open the hand fully and place it flat on the middle of the sensor.

Warning: To avoid exposure to other parts of the body, make sure the patient stands as far away from the x-ray emission range as possible.

Important: Make sure that the hand, wrist, and forearm are in a vertical position.