Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Please read the information in this user guide before using the TITANTM high-resolution ultrasound
system. It applies to the ultrasound system, and transducers.
About the User Guide
This user guide is a reference for using the ultrasound system. It is designed for a reader familiar
with ultrasound techniques; it does not provide training in sonography or clinical practices. Before
using the system, you must have ultrasound training.
The user guide covers the preparation, use, and maintenance of the ultrasound system, transducers,
and accessories. Refer to the manufacturers’ instructions for specific information about peripherals.
The user guide includes a table of contents and an index to help you find the information that you
need. The user guide is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 “Introduction” Contains general information about the user guide and the
system. Customer assistance information is also included.
Chapter 2 “Getting Started” Contains information on healthy scanning practices, basic
operation, and changing system settings.
Chapter 3 “Imaging” Contains detailed information about preparing for the
exam, entering patient information, adjusting imaging
modes, annotating images, saving images and reviewing
patient images.
Chapter 4 “Measurements
and Calculations”
Contains information on performing measurements and
calculations in the different imaging modes.
Chapter 5 “DICOM
Connectivity”
Contains instructions for configuring and using DICOM.
Chapter 6 “Safety” Contains information required by various regulatory
agencies, including information about the ALARA (as low
as reasonably achievable) principle, the output display
standard, acoustic power and intensity tables, intended
uses, and other safety information.
Chapter 7 “Troubleshooting
and Maintenance”
Contains information to assist in the correction of
problems with system operation. Also contains
information about proper care of the system, transducers,
and accessories.
Chapter 8 “References” Contains information about measurement accuracy and
the sources from which the system measurements and
calculations are derived.
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