SMC Networks Invivo HNC-63-INT - Manual (Page 9)

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Rev 05
Chapter 2 - Using the HNC-63-INT
Array Coil
Positioning the
HNC-63-INT
Coil on the
Patient Table
The HNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil is designed for imaging of the brain,
cervical spine, anterior neck and vasculature in the head & neck, to the aortic arch.
Polarity (i.e., coil orientation) must be maintained to produce acceptable images. The
coil must be placed on the patient support with the cable exiting the coil on the right, as
you are facing the magnet.The HNC-63-INT coil is designed for head first exams
only!
The HNC coil is designed to rest directly on the patient support. With the anterior coil
housing removed, center the posterior coil housing on the patient support at the magnet
end of the patient support. Position support pad flush with the end of the HNC Coil.
The internal coil pad should be centered on the posterior housing. The pad serves to
provide additional patient comfort during the scan, and helps center the patient in the
coil, and is recommended for optimal coil performance.
IMPORTANT: You must have the Synergy MultiConnect (SMC)
device and Level 8.1.1 or higher software in order for the Intera
system to recognize the coil. Additionally, Release 8.1.1 software
requires a Synergy MultiConnect patch to enable this coil to be
recognized by your system. Software releases above 8.1.1 do not
require the patch.