Patient Data Management 10-1 
10 Patient Data Management 
An exam record consists of all information and data of one exam. 
An exam record consists of the following information:   
  Patient basic information and exam data 
  Image files 
  Report 
DO NOT use the internal hard drive for long-term image storage. Daily backup is 
recommended. External storage media is recommended for image archive. 
The system patient database space is limited, please back up or clear patient data in 
time. 
Mindray is not responsible for lost data if you DO NOT follow suggested backup 
procedures. 
10.1  Patient Information Management 
10.1.1  Enter Patient Information 
The general patient information and exam information are entered through the Patient Info screen, 
for details; please refer to ―4.1 Patient Information‖. 
10.2  Image File Management 
You can store the image files either in the patient database in the system, or to external memory 
devices. For a saved image, you can perform operations like image reviewing, analyzing and 
demonstration (iVision). 
10.2.1  Memory Media 
System supported memory media including: 
  System hard disk 
  USB memory devices: USB flash drive, removable USB hard disk 
  DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW, CD-R 
10.2.2  Image File Formats 
The system supports two types of image file formats: system-relevant and PC-compatible. 
  System-relevant formats: 
  Single-frame image file (FRM) 
Refers to single-frame static image files not to be compressed; you can perform 
measurements and comments adding on this type of files. 
  Cine file (CIN) 
System-defined multi-frame file format; you can perform manual or auto cine review, and 
perform measurements or add comments for the reviewed images. After you open a 
stored CIN file, the system automatically enters cine review status.