How to Scan

Installing and Removing the Sensor

(if using the single-use sensor Provizio® SEM Scanner)

Installing the Sensor

Remove the single-use Provizio SEM Scanner Sensor from its packaging and place on the sensor head. You will hear a click when the sensor is placed correctly.

Note - each patient scanning session requires a new sensor.

Removing the Sensor

Remove the single-use Provizio SEM Scanner Sensor by gently pulling the sensor away from the connector.

Note - Install a new sensor if scanning another patient.

Scanning the Heel

4 readings on the heel (3 readings if the pad is heavily calloused)

"Instructional image showing the correct placement of the Provizio SEM Scanner on the back of the heel for pressure injury assessment.

Back of Heel: Take one (1) Provizio SEM Scanner reading on the back of the heel around the calcaneus for the assessable heel.

Avoid placing the Provizio SEM Scanner on the achilles tendon.

Diagram demonstrating the correct application of the SEM Scanner on the outer side of the heel, near the small toe

Outer Heel (Lateral): Take one (1) Provizio SEM Scanner reading on the lateral side of the assessable heel positioned around the calcaneus. Lateral side is the same side as the little toe (fifth toe).

Avoid placement of the Provizio SEM Scanner on the lateral malleolus.

Visual guide for using the SEM Scanner on the inner heel, emphasizing placement near the big toe for accurate readings

Inner Heel (Medial): Take one (1) Provizio SEM Scanner reading on the medial side of the assessable heel positioned around the calcaneus. Medial side is the same side as the big toe (first toe).

Avoid placement of the Provizio SEM Scanner on the medial malleolus.

Detailed instructional image showing how to apply the SEM Scanner on the heel pad for effective sub-epidermal moisture scanning.

Heel Pad (Sole of the Heels): Take one (1) Provizio SEM Scanner reading on the heel pad (sole of the heel) of the assessable heel pad from the back edge of the heel.