5-1 
5  Beginning Exam 
This chapter describes the general procedure before scanning a patient. 
CAUTION:
Before examining a patient, press <Patient> to update the patient 
information. Otherwise, the patient information does not 
correspond to the patient data and misdiagnosis may occur. 
5.1    Inputting Patient Information 
CAUTION:
Although you can scan a patient without inputting the patient 
information, it is recommended to input patient information 
before scanning the patient to avoid misdiagnosis. 
The system identifies a patient via the ID. Input correct IDs to 
avoid misdiagnosis. 
 
1 
Press <Patient>, or move the cursor onto the “Name” or “ID” on the screen and 
then press <Set>. The [Patient Information Input] dialog box pops up. 
 
2  Input patient information in the [Patient Information Input] dialog box. 
In the dialog box,   
ID: It must be input. You can enter letters, numbers (0-9) and “-“ and cannot exceed 12 
characters. 
Name: You can enter 12 characters at most. “?” and “*” are forbidden. 
Age: The range is 0-150. 
SN1/SN2: You can enter 8 characters at most in each edit box. 
Ref MD: Enter the diagnostic conclusion independent of ultrasonic exam. You can 
enter 32 characters at most.   
3  If you want to save the input information, click [OK]; if you want to save nothing, click 
[Cancel] or press <Patient> or press <Esc>.