Siemens SONOLINE G40 User Manual

SONOLINE G40™ ultrasound system
Quick Scan Card: General/OB For system software version 2.0
Press the Power Switch on the upper left side of the keyboard. A blue light will indicate the power is on.
Getting Started
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Beginning an Exam
To enter data for a new patient:
1 Press NEW PATIENT (F1).
2 Enter the patient name, ID, and other pertinent information using the keyboard.
3 Use TAB to move to next data field.
4 Use TRACKBALL and cursor to select OK.
5 If desired exam or transducer is not active, select correct Transducer or Exam from the drop down menus, press SET key.
6 Exams can also be selected using EXAM key (F5) on keyboard.
Selecting a Transducer
Change the Transducer by pressing the Transducer button (cycles between the two transducers).
2D Imaging
To adjust... …do this:
More Penetration Toggle the TxFreq (soft) key down
Clean out noise/clutter Press THI button
Overall Gain/brightness Rotate 2-D knob
Depth Rotate DEPTH/ZOOM knob
Focus Rotate Focus control to position, Push down to add foci
Zoom Press DEPTH/ZOOM knob to select and rotate to zoom
Gain (to compensate for weak signals in specific areas) Adjust the positions of the DGC sliders
Steer 2D image (VF10-5) Press Steer/Angle. Rotate to steer image
Sector format (VF10-5) Roll SELECT control to highlight SECTOR in the control menu and press
select control
Rotate or Flip Image R/L
To change image orientation from up/down or left to right:
Rotate SELECT knob to highlight U/D (Up/Down) flip or L/R Left/Right flip (control menu) Press SELECT knob to activate
Annotating an Image
1 Obtain an image, press Freeze.
2 Press the TEXT key.
3 Place text cursor where you would like the text to be displayed.
4 Type text.

Siemens SONOLINE G40 Specifications

General

Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Display	15-inch LCD
Frequency Range	2.0-10.0 MHz
Transducer Types	Convex, Linear, Phased Array
Imaging Modes	B-Mode, M-Mode, Color Doppler, PW Doppler, Power Doppler
Probe Connectors	3
Doppler Modes	Color Doppler, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Power Doppler
Image Storage	Internal hard drive, USB
Applications	Abdominal, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Vascular, Small Parts

Summary

Getting Started

Beginning an Exam

Steps to enter patient data and start a new exam.

Selecting a Transducer

How to change the active transducer.

2D Imaging

Adjustments for 2D imaging parameters like penetration, gain, and depth.

Rotate or Flip Image R/L

Changing image orientation from up/down or left to right.

Annotating an Image

Steps to add text annotations to a frozen image.

Text and Measurement Functions

Using Pre Programmed Text

Steps for using pre-programmed text options.

Moving Text

Procedure to reposition text on the image.

Removing Text

Methods to delete text, arrows, or pictograms from the screen.

Distance Measurement

Steps to perform a basic distance measurement.

Distance Measurement with Label

Performing distance measurements with labels and transferring to Worksheet.

Measuring Volume using 2D Imaging

Procedure to measure volume using 2D imaging.

Advanced Measurements and Doppler

Circumference Measurement with Label

Performing circumference measurements with labels.

Color and Power Doppler

Activating and adjusting Color and Power Doppler modes.

Spectral Doppler

Activating and adjusting Spectral Doppler parameters.

Obtaining OB Calculations

Steps to obtain obstetric calculations.

Specialized Measurements and Image Review

Selecting Multiple Gestations

Procedure to select multiple gestations for measurement.

Measuring Heart Rate with M-Mode

Steps to measure heart rate using M-Mode.

Editing Measurements in Worksheet

How to edit or delete measurements in the Worksheet.

Measure AFI using 4B

Performing Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) measurements.

DIMAQ: Reviewing and Selecting Images/Studies

Reviewing and selecting stored images and studies.

System Operations and Management

Reviewing Stored Images/Studies

Accessing and reviewing stored patient images and studies.

Changing Display Format

Methods to adjust the display format of images.

Selecting Multiple Studies

Procedures for selecting consecutive and nonconsecutive studies.

Transferring Studies to CD

Steps for transferring patient studies to a CD.

Powering Off System

Instructions for safely powering down the ultrasound system.