Appendix A Technical Description
A - 18 Instructions for Use
Advanced fourSight Technology Option
WARNING: To avoid technique-related artifacts, you must be thoroughly familiar with the
techniques of 3D and 4D imaging. Read the entire 3D and 4D imaging chapter before using the
3-Scape real-time 3D imaging or fourSight 4D ultrasound imaging technology.
ï‚§ Requires 3-Scape 3D Imaging Option
ï‚§ Requires the 9EVF4, 7CF1, or 7CF2 transducer
ï‚§ fourSight 4D imaging ultrasound technology provides a comprehensive real-time image of
anatomical structures and pathological conditions displayed simultaneously in all spatial
dimensions
ï‚§ MultiPlanar Rendering demonstrates imaging planes not accessible with normal scanning
techniques
Amnioscopic Render Method Option
ï‚§ Requires the 3-Scape 3D Imaging and Advanced fourSight Technology Options
ï‚§ Provides detailed and near photorealistic views of the fetus
Fetal Skeletal Rendering Option
ï‚§ Requires the 3-Scape 3D Imaging Option
ï‚§ Optimizes visualization of the fetal spine from volume data
Fetal Heart Spatial-Temporal Image Correlation (STIC) Option
ï‚§ Requires the Advanced OB/Gyn Visualization Package
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ï‚§ Requires the 3-Scape 3D Imaging and Advanced fourSight Technology Options
ï‚§ Requires the 7CF1 or 7CF2 transducer
ï‚§ Automatic volume acquisition records a 3D dataset of 2D images of the fetal heart.
Resulting cine shows the beating heart over multiple heart cycles.