Breast platforms shall be continuously adjustable from a low height of 26 inches (660 mm) to a high height of 42 inches (1065 mm) above the floor....
Search Results "Breast Platform"
-
M303.4.1 Breast Platform Adjustability
-
Figure M5: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient While Seated in a Wheelchair and 304 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Standing Position (Mammography Machine Example)
Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position, it must comply with the requirements for each use. The mammography machine is usable by both people...
-
Knee and Toe Clearance (M303.2.4)
Knee and toe clearance under breast platforms would be 25 inches deep....
-
Figure M6: M303.2.4 Knee and Toe Clearance
-
5.8.2 Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendations under Breast Platform Recommendations
5.8.2 Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendations under Breast Platform Recommendations Description: The knee and toe clearance under the breast platform applies to mammography equipment for...
-
5.8.2.1 Height of Breast Platform at Time of Measurement
5.8.2.1 Height of Breast Platform at Time of Measurement Recommendation The Committee recommends measuring all knee and toe clearances when the top of the breast platform is set at...
-
5.8.2.2 Knee Clearance Depth at 27” Above the Ground
5.8.2.2 Knee Clearance Depth at 27” Above the Ground The Committee recommends increasing the knee clearance at 27 inches above the ground to 18 inches minimum.
-
5.8.2.3 Overall Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendation
5.8.2.3 Overall Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendation The Committee recommends increasing the overall knee and toe space to 28 inches minimum. Rationale for the...
-
5.8.2.4 Unobstructed Floor Space Recommendation
During a mammography procedure, the patient’s chest is flush with the front edge of the breast platform and the technician positions the patient’s breast on the breast platform....
-
5.8.2.5 Toe Height Recommendation
However, as the breast platform moves up and down, it may intrude on the toe space....
-
5.8.2.6 Clearance Depth at Toe Height above the ground Recommendation
5.8.2.6 Clearance Depth at Toe Height above the ground Recommendation The Committee recommends 22 inches minimum clearance depth at toe height. Rationale for...
-
5.8.2.7 Base Support Allowance Recommendation
An additional sloped region above the base support is permitted at a depth of 25 inches from the front edge of the breast platform at 1½ inches above the floor, and can extend to a height...
-
5.8.2.8 Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendations Summary
For such a measurement, the top of the breast platform will be moved to 34 inches above the ground, and then the clearance dimensions will be measured just as they would be on any stationary...
-
5.8.3 Breast Platform Recommendations
5.8.3 Breast Platform Recommendations Description: In addition to providing knee and toe clearance at the breast platform (see 5.8.2 Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendations under Breast...
-
5.8.3.1 Breast Platform Height Recommendations
5.8.3.1 Breast Platform Height Recommendations The Committee recommends decreasing the minimum height of the top of the breast platform to 26 inches above the floor....
-
U.S. Access Board Medical Diagnostic Equipment Mammography Subcommittee Report:
U.S. Access Board Medical Diagnostic Equipment Mammography Subcommittee Report: Final Recommendations on Equipment Criteria
-
Breast Platform [M303.4.1]
Breast Platform [M303.4.1] Recommendation: The final recommendation for the minimum height of the breast platform is 26 inches from the floor to the top of the breast platform....