Capturing Images and Loops ..............................................................................................165
Measurement and Analysis ............................................................................................... 167
Performing a 2D Distance Measurement ..................................................................168
Measuring M-Mode Distance ....................................................................................169
Measuring the Doppler Trace on a Sweeping Display ...............................................169
Obtaining a Typical Labeled Measurement ...............................................................169
Measuring Then Labeling ...........................................................................................170
Ending an Exam .................................................................................................................. 170
8 Transducers ................................................................................................................ 173
Selecting a Transducer ....................................................................................................... 173
Setting the Default Transducer and Preset ........................................................................ 174
Clinical Applications and Transducers ...............................................................................174
Indications for Use and Supporting Transducers ...............................................................176
xMatrix Array Transducers ................................................................................................. 177
X5-1 Description ........................................................................................................177
X6-1 Description ........................................................................................................178
Transducer Maintenance ................................................................................................... 178
Acoustic Artifacts ............................................................................................................... 179
Acoustic Artifacts in 3D Imaging ................................................................................181
Transducer Covers ............................................................................................................. 183
Ultrasound Transmission Gels ...........................................................................................184
Transducer Storage ............................................................................................................ 185
Storage for Transport ................................................................................................185
Daily and Long-Term Storage .....................................................................................186
9 Intraoperative Transducers ......................................................................................... 187
Operators of Intraoperative Transducers ..........................................................................187
Intended Uses for Intraoperative Transducers ..................................................................188
Patient Safety During Intraoperative Studies ...................................................................188
Patient-Contact Parts .................................................................................................189
Preventing Intraoperative Transducer Problems ..............................................................190
L15-7io Description ............................................................................................................ 190
Preparing Transducers for Intraoperative Use ..................................................................191
Disposable Drapes .....................................................................................................192
Accessories for Intraoperative Transducers ..............................................................192
Electrical Safety and Intraoperative Transducers .............................................................. 192
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