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Real-time Control Bar Keys Description

TGC (Time Gain

Compensation)

Activates keys for Near, Mid, and Far Gain controls. “Auto” restores

default settings and “Exit” closes the TGC control list.

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Conventions6
Intended Audience7
- Table of Contents8
- Introduction13
  - Introduction14
System Overview15
- Console Front View15
System Console15
- Console Rear View16
- Console Inputs/Outputs Panel17
- Turn the System on18
Turning the System on and off18
- Turn the System off19
Imaging Screen Layout20
- Sample Imaging Screen20
- Safety and Care21
- Labels23
Operating Safety and Environment23
- System Symbols23
Intended Use26
Biohazard Considerations30
Acoustic Output31
- ALARA / Prudent Use31
- Acoustic Output: Global Maximum Values32
- References32
- Acoustic Terms and Definitions33
Accuracies35
- Accuracy by Transducer Type35
- Accuracy of Primary Measurements35
- Area35
- Distance35
- Measurement Accuracies35
- Potential Sources of Measurement Error During Scanning36
Electrical Safety37
Level of Protection against Electrical Shock for Probes39
Defibrillators39
Implantable Devices40
Possible Combinations with Other Equipment and Peripheral Equipment41
Important Information for Maintaining Data Integrity44
Caring for the Ultrasound System45
- Daily Checklist45
- Maintenance46
- Repair46
- Cleaning and Disinfecting47
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Ultrasound System Surfaces47
- Approved Disinfectant Wipes for the Ultrasound System Surfaces49
Caring for Documentation and Storage Devices49
Caring for Probes50
- Protective Case50
- Repair50
- Storage50
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Probes51
- Intraoperative Neurological Important Warnings52
- Probe General Cleaning (Including Low Level Disinfection)53
- High-Level Disinfection54
- Preparation54
- Probe High Level Disinfection54
- Probe Sterilization54
- Sterilization Preparation54
- Probe Sterilization: Sterrad55
- IPX8 Immersion Levels56
- Approved List of Disinfectants57
Caring for Probe Accessories58
- Probe Sheaths58
- Storage58
- Application59
- Disposal59
- Recommended Use of the Probe Sheaths59
Battery Safety60
- Exercise and Stretching62
Good Ergonomic Practices62
- Hand and Wrist62
- Interrupt Scanning62
- Positioning62
Moving the System63
- ACUSON Freestyle Rollstand Configuration64
System Upgrades65
- Disposing of the Packaging Materials66
- Recycling Batteries66
- Disposing of Components and Accessories67
- Energy Conservation67
Environmental Protection65
- Performing System Software Upgrades65
- Product Recycling and Disposal65
Technical Description68
Chapter 1 Introduction69
Chapter 2 Safety and Care69
Chapter 3 System Setup69
- Setup71
System Setup and Controls71
- Overview of the Setup Menu71
- How to Select Items from the Setup Menu72
- Setup Menu Options73
- Scan73
- Probes73
- Settings74
- System75
Chapter 4 Patient Studies76
- Study List77
- New Patient Study77
- Close Study77
- Patient Studies80
Protecting Patient Health Information81
About Patient Studies81
Chapter 5 Scanning82
- Patient Soft Keys83
Creating New Patient Studies83
Using Patient Information from a DICOM Server84
- Worklist Query84
Study Exam Types84
- Factory Exam Types85
- User-Defined Exam Types86
The Study List87
- Viewing the List of Patient Studies87
- Sorting the Study List87
- Scrolling through the Study List88
- Selecting Multiple Studies for Export or Deletion88
- Viewing Images in a Study from the Study List88
Managing Patient Studies89
- Exporting Patient Studies89
- How to Export Studies89
- Export Parameters90
- Editing Patient Studies90
- Deleting Patient Studies90
Chapter 6 Wireless Probe Operation91
Using the Probe93
- About the Probe93
- Probe Orientation93
- Overview of the Probe93
- Probe Controls94
- Locking and Unlocking the Probe94
- Probe Shortcuts for Save and Color94
- Connecting the Probe95
- Cabled Probe Operation95
- Wireless Probe Operation96
The Real-Time Scanning Screen97
Overview of the Scanning Process98
- Real-Time Scanning Controls99
- Selecting an Exam Type from the List of Exams101
- Freezing an Image101
- Scanning Soft Keys102
- B-Mode Scanning103
- B-Mode Tools103
- Color Flow Mode Scanning105
- Color Flow Tools105
Measurements106
- Performing a Measurement106
- Deleting Measurements106
- Ellipse Measurement106
- Area Measurement107
Adding Text Annotations to Studies108
- Text Functions108
- Wireless Probes110
Overview111
- Antenna Locations111
- Equipment Setup for Optimal Scanning112
Connecting a Wireless Probe113
- Problems Connecting113
Wireless Signal Quality114
- Monitoring Wireless Signal Quality115
- Wireless Signal Quality Meter115
- Average Noise Level Indicator116
- Wireless Noise Examples118
- B-Mode Wireless Noise118
- Color Flow Wireless Noise118
Finding/Locating Wireless Probes119
Using Multiple Probes120
- More than One Wireless Probe120
- A Probe Connected Via Adapter Cable120
Powering down the Probe120
Chapter 7 Batteries121
Overview of the Probe Battery123
Charging the Probe Battery124
- Checking the Status of Charging Batteries124
- Inserting the Battery into the Probe125
Monitoring the Battery Charge Level While Scanning125
- Low Battery Alerts126
Chapter 8 Connectivity127
- Connectivity129
Overview of Connectivity129
Configuring the Network Settings129
- Ethernet Setup129
- Wireless Network Setup130
- Working with Multiple Wifi Networks130
- Detecting Wifi Networks130
- Configuring the Wifi Network131
Configuring the DICOM Setup132
- DICOM Setup Menu Soft Keys132
- Configuring a DICOM Storage Server133
- Configuring a DICOM Storage Commitment Server134
- Configuring a Modality Worklist Server135
- Configuring the System DICOM Settings136
Freestyle Mobile Link App137
- Freestyle Mobile Link Settings137
- Privacy and Security138
- Patient Study Fields82
- Scanning91

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