Contents
xii ACUSON Cypress™ Operator’s Manual
Safety Information and Other Warnings 10-2
Display Monitor Radiation 10-2
Prescription Device Statement 10-2
Intended Use 10-3
Safety Overview of Intended Use 10-3
Intended Use of the Cypress System Ultrasound Imaging System 10-3
Cardiac Studies 10-4
Intraoperative Cardiac Studies 10-4
Pediatric Studies 10-5
Neonatal Cephalic Studies 10-5
Peripheral Vascular Studies 10-6
Fetal Studies 10-7
Abdominal Studies 10-8
ACUSON AcuNav Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter 10-8
Patient Safety 10-9
Exposure to Ultrasound Energy — Acoustic Output 10-9
Reducing Acoustic Exposure on the Cypress System — Implementing
ALARA 10-10
Electrical Warnings 10-11
Infection Control 10-11
Sterilization 10-12
Infection Control Reference 10-13
Patient Contact Materials 10-13
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Medical Alert 10-14
Peripheral Device Connections 10-15
Ultrasound Contrast Agents 10-16
Operator Safety Issues 10-17
Electrical Safety 10-17
Explosion Hazards 10-17
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 10-17
Glutaraldehyde Exposure 10-18
Infection Control 10-18
Transporting and Placing the System 10-19
Technical Description and Accuracy 10-20
Specifications 10-20
Electromagnetic Interference 10-22
Labeling Icons 10-23
Measurement Accuracies 10-25
Accuracy by Transducer Type 10-25
Potential Sources of Error During Scanning 10-28
Measurement Accuracy References 10-30