Siemens Acuson S3000 - 1 Introduction; System Overview

1 Introduction
Instructions for Use 1 - 3
System Overview
The ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems are designed to streamline clinical workflow from
image acquisition to archival in a diagnostic setting for general imaging, vascular, and cardiac
applications. The system supports software-based applications, exam-specific imaging presets,
measurements, body markers, annotations, patient reports, and system diagnostics. The
system design is based upon image quality, knowledge-based workflow, adaptive ergonomics,
and innovative applications.
Operating modes for the system include:
 2D-mode
 2D-mode with THI (Tissue Harmonic Imaging)
 Dual mode
 2D/M-mode
 M-mode with THI
 M-mode with CDV
 Pulsed Wave Doppler
 Color Doppler Energy (CDE)
 Color Doppler Velocity (CDV)
 Steerable Continuous Wave Doppler
 Auxiliary Continuous Wave Doppler
See also: Technical Description, Appendix A, Instructions for Use