Description
Specifications
| Product Type | Positioning bottom wedge |
| Design | Tapered wedge |
| Positioning | Under the foam insert to raise the forehead |
| Material | Compression formed closed cell foam |
| Cover | Nylon |
| Compatible With | Canon Aquilion head holder and inserts |
| Packaging | Set of 2 |
| Latex Free | Yes |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Sterile | No |
| Radiolucent | Yes |
| Modality | CT |
| Category | CT Room Accessories |
Setting Head Angle with the Canon Tapered Bottom Wedges
A patient does not always come in at the angle the scan needs. When the forehead sits too low in the insert, slide a wedge in at the base of the holder, under the insert, to raise the front and bring the head up to the right tilt. That lets you set the angle at the head rather than tilting the gantry, which keeps the setup simple and repeatable from one tech to the next.
The wedges fit a Canon head holder and slide in under the foam insert in adult, child, or infant sizes, so one set covers your full patient range. The taper gives a gradual lift instead of a hard step, so the head settles in without a sharp edge under it.
Bottom Wedges vs Side Wedges
The two Canon wedge sets fix different positioning problems. The tapered bottom wedges go under the insert to raise the forehead and change the head tilt, so you set the scan angle at the head. The side wedge pads go in on the sides to fill a gap between the cheek and the pad and stop the head from drifting. Plenty of rooms keep both, since one sets the angle and the other holds it steady.
Built to Hold the Angle
- Tapered profile raises the forehead end of the insert, so you set the head angle without moving the gantry.
- Compression-formed closed-cell foam stays firm under the weight of the head and keeps the angle through the scan.
- Radiolucent foam stays out of the CT image, so it does not block anatomy or cast a shadow.
- The nylon cover adds durability and wipes down between patients.
- Latex-free material works for patients and staff with a latex sensitivity.
- Reusable set of two, so one purchase holds up across a full caseload.
Cleaning and Care
Wipe the wedges down with your standard surface disinfectant between patients. The closed cell foam and nylon cover keep fluid on the surface, so nothing soaks in, and the wedges do not hold an odor. Store the set flat with the rest of your head holder kit so the taper keeps its shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the tapered bottom wedges do?
They raise the forehead end of the foam insert so you can tilt the head to the angle the scan needs. Slide a wedge in at the base of the head holder, under the insert, and it lifts the front without moving the gantry.
Will the bottom wedges fit my Canon head holder?
They fit a Canon Aquilion CT head holder and slide in under the foam insert. The same wedge works whether you are running the adult, child, or infant insert.
What is the difference between the bottom wedges and the side wedges?
The bottom wedges raise the forehead to set the head tilt. The side wedges fill a gap on the side of the head to stop it from drifting. Rooms often keep both, since they do different jobs.
Do the wedges show up on a CT image?
No. The foam is radiolucent, so it stays out of the picture and does not block anatomy or leave a shadow on the scan.
How do you clean the bottom wedges?
Wipe them with a standard surface disinfectant between patients. The nylon cover keeps fluid on the surface, so nothing soaks into the foam.
How many wedges come in a set?
Each order is a set of two.
