Hologic Horizon Bone Densitometry System Mode d'emploi

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User questions

Michael W.

What are the weight limits for performing a DXA scan using the Horizon DXA system's Auto Whole Body function?

The Horizon DXA system's Auto Whole Body function adjusts the analysis for patients weighing between 8 kg (17.6 lbs) and 40 kg (88 lbs).

Michael W.

Can bone densitometry be performed on an 11-year-old using the Hologic QDR bone densitometer?

Bone densitometry can be performed on an 11-year-old using the Hologic QDR bone densitometer, which measures whole body and regional bone mineral density. A pediatric spine report is also available.

Michael W.

When using the device to scan a spine on a child, is the pediatric spine report the most appropriate report to use?

The device software includes a "Pediatric Spine Report", which suggests a specific report exists for children's spine scans. This report may be suitable for children including 11-year-olds.

Robert Q.

What is the minimum weight for using the pediatric mode with the QDR system?

The QDR system's automatic Whole Body function is designed for patients weighing between 8 kg (17.6 lb) and 40 kg (88 lb). Using the software on patients weighing less than 8 kg (17.6 lb) is not recommended.

Robert Q.

How can the Auto Whole Body function be enabled?

The Auto Whole Body function is enabled by default. Ensure that it is not disabled in the system configuration analysis settings.

Robert Q.

What is the minimum weight requirement to use the pediatric mode?

The QDR system with automatic Whole Body function is designed for patients from 8 kg (17.6 lb) to 40 kg (88 lb). It's not recommended for patients under 8 kg (17.6 lb) as the software hasn't been evaluated for them.

Robert Q.

How to enable the Auto Whole Body function?

To enable the Auto Whole Body function, verify that it is enabled in the analysis settings of the system configuration. The default setting enables the Auto Whole Body method.

Patricia Y.

At what age can a bone densitometry exam be performed?

The document does not specify a minimum age for undergoing a bone densitometry exam. However, it mentions that the whole-body composition software has not been evaluated for patients weighing less than 8 kg (17.6 lb), and its use on patients below this weight is not recommended.