Bard Site-Rite 8 - Pinpoint GT Needle Technology Virtual Needle Image - Out-Of-Plane Needle Insertion

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10.6. Pinpoint™ GT Needle Technology Virtual Needle Image – Out-of-Plane Needle Insertion
Actual View On-Screen View
Needle
Shaft
Needle Hub
Needle Tip
Ultrasound Beam
Needle Trajectory
Point of
Intersection Circle
Ultrasound
Beam
Needle Hub
Needle
Shaft
Needle Trajectory
Point of
Intersection Circle
Needle Tip
Note: Adjusting the angle of the
needle up or down will change
the position of the ultrasound
beam point of intersection circle.
Note: Adjusting the angle of the
needle up or down will change
the position of the ultrasound
beam point of intersection circle.
A steep angle is required
for deeper insertion.
A flat angle is required for
shallow insertion.