42 Chapter 3: Imaging
Imaging
New
Patient
(continued)
• Exam
• Type: Select desired exam type.
• LMP or Estab. DD: Enter either last menstrual period or
established due date (YYYY/MM/DD). (Estab.DD only in OB
exam.)
Note: The date for LMP must precede the current system date.
• Twins: Select the Twins check box to display Twin A and
Twin B measurements on the calculation menu (only in OB
exam and report).
• Previous Exams: Enter data from previous exams (only in OB
exam).
• HR: Enter the Heart Rate (only in vascular exam). If the heart
rate is obtained and saved using M Mode, the values will
override the number entered on the patient information screen.
• BP: Enter blood pressure (only in vascular exam).
• Symbols (See “Symbols” on page 20.)
• More...
• Sonographer: Enter initials.
• Reading Dr. and Referring Dr.: Enter names.
• Institution: Enter name.
Note: All patient information can be edited up until the first image is
saved. After the first image is saved, the Patient Name, ID, and Accession
number cannot be modified. Modifying these fields closes the current
patient exam and starts a new exam.
Select Done from the on-screen menu to save information and return
to previous menu.
• Previous Exams...(only in OB exam).
• Enter data from previous exams. Data from five previous exams
may be entered.
• For twins, select Twin A/B from the on-screen menu to enter
data for each twin.
Note: The date for a previous exam must precede the current system date.
Select Done from the on-screen menu to save information and return
to previous menu.
End Exam
1 Press the Patient key.
2 Select End Exam from the on-screen menu to close the current patient
exam.
Note: Selecting End Exam, selecting New Patient, or modifying patient
name or ID erases any previously entered information, including any
calculations and report page. To save this information, save the screen for
each item, e.g. report pages, patient information, calculations.