7 lateral lumbar spine (40" ffd) – Fluke Biomedical 57-402 User Manual

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Figure 5-12.

5.7 Lateral Lumbar Spine (40" FFD)

Lateral Thoracic Filter [57-407)

Gonad Shield (57-408) or (57-444)

Used primarily on female patients where the hip measurement is 4-8 cm greater than the waist
measurement.

Positioning

Place the bottom edge of the filter just above the iliac crest. Take measurement through the fifth lumbar
vertebra (see Figure 5-12).

Figure 5-13.

Breast Shields
(57-409)

Lateral Thoracic
Filter (57-407)

Gonad Shield
(57-408 or 57-444)