Usage
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Correct use of phosphor
storage plates
WARNING
Risk of cross contamination when not
using the barrier envelope or when
using the barrier envelope more than
once
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Do not use an phosphor storage plate
without a barrier envelope.
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Do not re-use the barrier envelope
(disposable item).
CAUTION
Image data on the phosphor storage
plate (PSP) is not permanent
The image data is altered by light, natu-
ral X-ray radiation and scattered X-ray
radiation. This impairs the diagnostic
information and clarity.
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Read the image data within 30 minutes
of exposure.
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Never handle exposed PSPs without
the barrier envelope.
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Do not subject an exposed PSP to X-
ray radiation before and during the
scanning process.
Do not X-ray during the scanning pro-
cess if the unit is in the same room as
the X-ray tube.
CAUTION
Phosphor storage plates (PSP) are
toxic
PSPs that are not used with a barrier
envelope can lead to poisoning when
placed in the mouth or swallowed.
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Only place PSPs in the patient's mouth
in a barrier envelope.
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Do not swallow the PSP or parts of it.
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If the PSP or parts of it have been
swallowed, consult a specialist doctor
immediately and remove the PSP.
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If the barrier envelope was damaged in
the patient's mouth, rinse the mouth
thoroughly with copious amounts of
water. Do not swallow the water in the
process.
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Phosphor storage plates must be read by a
phosphor storage plate scanner from Air Tech-
niques only.
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Phosphor storage plates are flexible like X-ray
film. However, the phosphor storage plates
should not be kinked.
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Do not scratch the phosphor storage plates.
Do not subject the phosphor storage plates to
pressure from hard or pointed objects.
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Do not soil the phosphor storage plates.
Usage
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