Safety
2. Safety.............................................................................................................................2-2
2.1 Important Instructions for Safety ...................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Electric Installation ............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Symbols Used ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Remarks for Safe Use .......................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Environmental Conditions for Operation ......................................................................... 2-6
2.6 Instruction for Use............................................................................................................... 2-6
2.7 Biopsy Lines ......................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.8 ECG preamplifier (MAN)................................................................................................... 2-7
2.9 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 2-8
2.10 Safety Test......................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.11 Manufacturer Responsibility .......................................................................................... 2-9
2.12 Service Documents ........................................................................................................... 2-9
2.13 Basic Interaction between Ultrasound and Matter....................................................... 2-9
2.13.1 Bioeffects........................................................................................................................ 2-9
2.13.2 Intensities Measured in Water and Recalculated In Situ.............................................. 2-11
2.13.3 Derivation and Meaning of the Thermal and Mechanical Indices ............................... 2-12
2.13.4 FDA-Limits for Acoustic Output and Bioeffects ......................................................... 2-15
2.13.5 Summary ...................................................................................................................... 2-15
2.13.6 Display Accuracy of the Indices................................................................................... 2-16
2.13.7 Recommendation to Use and for the Need for Following the ALARA Principle........ 2-16
2.13.8 Notes for Acoustic Output Tables for Track 3 ............................................................. 2-17
2.13.9 Acoustic Measurement Uncertainties........................................................................... 2-18
2.13.10 Acoustic Output Tables ............................................................................................ 2-18
2.14 3D Resolution and Sensitivity ....................................................................................... 2-19
2.15 Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 2-19
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