Terason t3000 - Conducting an Ultrasound Exam

Chapter 4 - Acquiring Images Switching Transducers
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Switching Transducers
The Terason ultrasound system lets you change transducers without exiting the program.
Complete these steps to switch between transducers:
1. If necessary, save the active image or image loop. See Saving Images and Loops on
page 133 for instructions.
2. Rotate the locking lever to the unlocked position and carefully unplug the transducer.
3. Plug the new transducer in and move the locking lever to the locked position.
Conducting an Ultrasound Exam
In general, complete these steps to conduct an exam:
1. Load or create patient information.
2. Start live imaging.
3. Select an exam type.
(See Working With Exams on page 212.)
4. Select a scan mode and adjust image controls.
(See Scan Modes Overview on page 89)
5. Freeze the image.
6. Add annotations or measurements.
(See Working With Measurements on page 150)
7. Save or print the image.
For more detailed instructions, complete the steps for the type of mode you use for the
exam. See the following sections:
• Conducting a 2D, M-Mode, or Color Doppler Exam on page 66
• Conducting a PWD Exam on page 68
• Conducting a CWD Exam on page 68
• Conducting an Exam in Triplex Mode on page 69
Using the Console
For information on using the console to control exam parameters, see The Terason
Console on page 34.