2.4.1. Temperature Rise Precautions .................................................................................................. 37
2.4.2. Balloon Volume Precautions ...................................................................................................... 37
2.5. Operator Precautions ................................................................................................................... 38
2.6. System Security and Malware Protection ..................................................................................... 39
2.7. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Precautions ....................................................................... 40
2.7.1. Summary of EMC Test Results ................................................................................................... 41
2.8. Cyber-Security .............................................................................................................................. 42
2.8.1. Cyber-Security Related Precautions .......................................................................................... 42
2.8.2. Cyber-Security Related Notes and Instructions ......................................................................... 43
2.9. Environmental Requirements ....................................................................................................... 44
3. GETTING STRTED 45
3.1. System Power On ......................................................................................................................... 45
3.2. Probe Preparation for Treatment ................................................................................................. 49
3.3. Patient Preparatory Procedures ................................................................................................... 51
3.4. Patient Positioning and Probe Insertion ....................................................................................... 51
3.5. Patient Release ............................................................................................................................. 54
3.6. Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... 54
3.7. Daily Quality Assurance (DQA) Test Procedure............................................................................. 55
3.7.1. DQA Set Up Procedure .............................................................................................................. 55
3.8. Storage and Maintenance of the DQA Phantom Gel .................................................................... 57
4. SYSTEM START-UP 58
4.1. Start-Up Screen ............................................................................................................................ 58
4.2. Treatment Options ....................................................................................................................... 58
4.2.1. Start Treatment ......................................................................................................................... 59
4.2.2. Command Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 59
4.2.3. Status Bar .................................................................................................................................. 59
4.3. Begin Treatment Procedure ......................................................................................................... 60
5. TREATMENT TOOLS 61
5.1. Treatment Tools - Overview ......................................................................................................... 61
5.2. Treatment Screen ......................................................................................................................... 61
5.2.1. Exablate Main Toolbar ............................................................................................................... 62
5.2.2. Treatment Stages ...................................................................................................................... 62
5.2.2.1. Planning Stage ............................................................................................................... 62