prosound -α 7 Instruction Manual Measurement Volume 1 of 2 rev 8

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ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC

INSTRUMENT

Instruction Manual

Measurement

(volume 1/2)

(volume 1/2)

Instruction manuals consist of Safety

Instruction, How to Use and this

manual.

Before using this instrument, please

read Safety Instruction.

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ProSound logo is registered mark of Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

Copyright©Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd. All rights reserved.

Microsoft and Windows Media player is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporations in United States and/or other

countries. All brand name and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. In

this manual, ® and ™ are omitted.

VS-FlexGrid Pro copyright©1999-2000 Videosoft Corporation. Portions of this software are based in part on the work

of the Independent JPEG Group.

Real-time Tissue Elastography is a registered trademark of Hitachi Medical Corporation.

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Introduction

Introduction

This is an instruction manual for model ProSound α7, an ultrasound diagnostic instrument.

Read the manual carefully before using the instrument. Take special note of the items in Chapter

1, "Safety Precautions" of Safety Instruction manual.

Keep this manual securely for future reference.

Symbols Used in this Document

The following items are important in preventing harm or injury to equipment operator or patient.

There are four levels of harm/damage that can be caused by ignoring instructions/displays or

using the equipment incorrectly: "Danger," "Warning," "Caution," and "Note."

These types are indicated by the following symbols.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in the death of or

serious injury to the equipment operator.

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that may result in slight or moderate injury, or

property damage.

Indicates a request concerning an item that must be observed in order to

prevent damage or deterioration to the equipment and also to ensure effective

use.

Cautions use the following graphics.

This mark indicates and alert, additional information.

This mark indicates that the action is not allowed.

This mark indicates that the action is required.

Conventions used in this manual.

NOTE:

Notes containing additional information.

IMPORTANT:

Information that is considered especially important.

Input, output and screen-messages are presented in the following font: message.

Menus and switches are written as Menu. Submenus are indicated by the use of angle brackets:

Menu > sub-menu > sub-menu.

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Introduction

About the model “ProSound α7”

The ProSound α7 is intended to be used by doctors and other qualified personnel in fracture

diagnostics and hemodynamic diagnostics.

However, this equipment is not designed to be used in ophthalmic ultrasound diagnosis, as its

sound intensity is not compliant with ophthalmic restrictions established by the FDA.

Only physicians and other qualified personnel should operate this equipment for diagnostic

purposes. Read section 1-1 of the Safety Instruction.

1)

PRECAUTIONS Concerning the Use/Management of the ProSound α7

•

Do not disassemble, repair or remodel this equipment or optional features without our

consent.

NOTE:

Disassemble means to remove the parts or options from the equipment

using tools.

NOTE:

Remodel means to install or connect unauthorized parts or equipment

including the power cord.

•

Assembly of the equipment or optional accessories shall be performed by our third party

certified. Please contact one of our offices listed on back cover.

NOTE:

Assemble means to install or connect parts or optional accessories in/to the

device using tools.

2)

•

Transporting this equipment (via automobile/ship) shall be performed by a third party

certified by the manufacturer. Please contact one of our offices listed on back cover.

•

Please conduct routine cleaning and inspection of the equipment. Refer to Chapter 5 of the

Safety Instruction for details. .

•

Ensure that the output level of the scan conforms to the required duration of diagnosis.

•

If any malfunction or abnormality is discovered during operation of the equipment, remove

the probe from the patient immediately and discontinue use. If any abnormality is observed

in the patient, provide proper care as quickly as possible. Refer to Chapter 4 of the Safety

Instructions for more information on dealing with the equipment appropriately. If the

malfunction is not listed in Chapter 4 of the Safety Instructions, contact one of our offices

listed on back cover.

PRECAUTIONS for the ProSound α7 Installation

This equipment is a electrical medical device that intended for use in hospitals and

research facilities. The device should be installed in accordance with the following

guidelines.

•

Install in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Safety Instructions.

•

Install in an environment that conforms to the operating environments indicated in section

2-2-2 of the Safety Instruction manual.

•

Install in an environment that ensures electromagnetic compatibility, in accordance with

section 1-2-6 of the Safety Instruction manual, "Precautions Concerning the Maintenance

of Electromagnetic Compatibility," and Item 1-3, "Guidelines for Electromagnetic

compatibility."

NOTE:

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of device to function

satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable

electromagnetic disturbance to anything in that environment.

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Introduction

Classification ProSound α7

• Protection against electric shock (ME equipment): class I • ME equipment

• Protection Against Electric Shock (Applied Parts): Type BF Applied Parts

–

Probe/scanner applied parts and parts treated as applied parts:

Refer to the following diagram (Probe/Scanner Pattern Diagram) and table.

Figure: Probe/Scanner Pattern Diagram

Above illustrates a surface/intraoperative probe. Below shows a coelomic probe.

B

C

A

connector

D

connector

Applicable part

of body

C

Applied part

A

parts treated as applied

parts

B - C length

surface of body

Ultrasonic irradiation area (D)

A to B

100 cm

Intraoperative

Ultrasonic irradiation area (D)

A to B

20 cm

A to C

A to C

N/A

Endocavity

–

Physiological signal applied part: ECG electrodes

Part treated as applied part: 2m from the ECG electrode of the ECG patient cable (consult

following diagram)

2 meters

ECG electrodes

connector

ECG patient lead

• Protection against electric shock (Defibrillation-proof applied parts): Not suitable

• Protection against harmful ingress of water or particulate matter

–

equipment: IPX0 (Ordinary equipment)

–

Probe applied part: IPX7 (Watertight equipment)

• Suitability for use in an oxygen rich environment: Not suitable

• Method(s) of sterilization: Not suitable for sterilization/disinfection with medicinal

solution, gas or radiation.

• Mode of operation: Continuous operation

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2-3.

2-4.

2-5.

2-6.

2-7.

2-2-2.

Items of Special Note.................................................................................................................... 2-7

2-2-3.

Measurement Views for Measuring Cardiac Functions ............................................................... 2-8

Measurement operation procedure ............................................................................................................. 2-10

2-3-1.

B mode........................................................................................................................................ 2-12

2-3-2.

M mode....................................................................................................................................... 2-34

2-3-3.

D mode........................................................................................................................................ 2-43

2-3-4.

Flow mode .................................................................................................................................. 2-75

Report function ........................................................................................................................................... 2-83

2-4-1.

Basic Operation of a Report ....................................................................................................... 2-83

2-4-2.

Report Block...............................................................................................................................2-84

2-4-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report ................................................................... 2-88

2-4-4.

Function that Attaches an Ultrasound Image to a Report........................................................... 2-90

2-4-5.

Printing Function ........................................................................................................................ 2-93

2-4-6.

Output to a Personal Computer................................................................................................... 2-95

2-4-7.

Output to a CSV file ................................................................................................................... 2-96

Preset function ............................................................................................................................................ 2-97

2-5-1.

Preset Settings(Cardiac Measurement)....................................................................................... 2-97

2-5-2.

PRESET list ................................................................................................................................ 2-98

Calculation Formula & Reference............................................................................................................2-106

2-6-1.

Calculation................................................................................................................................ 2-106

2-6-2.

Clinical References................................................................................................................... 2-115

Abbreviation ............................................................................................................................................. 2-123

3. Vascular Measurement

3-1.

3-2.

3-3.

3-4.

3-5.

3-6.

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Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Vascular Measurement Functional Outline .................................................................................................. 3-2

3-2-1.

Vascular Measurement Functional List ........................................................................................ 3-2

3-2-2.

Items of Special Note.................................................................................................................... 3-3

Measurement operation procedure ............................................................................................................... 3-4

3-3-1.

B mode.......................................................................................................................................... 3-6

3-3-2.

D mode........................................................................................................................................ 3-16

Report function ........................................................................................................................................... 3-27

3-4-1.

Basic Operation of a Report ....................................................................................................... 3-27

3-4-2.

Report Block...............................................................................................................................3-28

3-4-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report ................................................................... 3-32

3-4-4.

W. Trace Function ...................................................................................................................... 3-39

3-4-5.

Function that Attaches an Ultrasound Image to a Report........................................................... 3-41

3-4-6.

Printing Function ........................................................................................................................ 3-44

3-4-7.

Output to a Personal Computer................................................................................................... 3-46

3-4-8.

Output to a CSV file ................................................................................................................... 3-47

Preset function ............................................................................................................................................ 3-48

3-5-1.

Preset Settings............................................................................................................................. 3-48

3-5-2.

PRESET list ................................................................................................................................ 3-49

Calculation Formula & Reference..............................................................................................................3-56

3-6-1.

Calculation.................................................................................................................................. 3-56

3-6-2.

Anatomy Check List ................................................................................................................... 3-57

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3-7.

3-6-3.

Clinical References .................................................................................................................... 3-58

Abbreviation............................................................................................................................................... 3-60

4. Abdominal measurement

4-1.

4-2.

4-3.

4-4.

4-5.

4-6.

4-7.

Preface.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Abdominal Measurement Functional Outline.............................................................................................. 4-2

4-2-1.

Abdominal Measurement Functional List.................................................................................... 4-2

4-2-2.

Items of Particular Note ............................................................................................................... 4-4

Measurement operation procedure............................................................................................................... 4-5

4-3-1.

B mode ......................................................................................................................................... 4-6

4-3-2.

D mode ....................................................................................................................................... 4-14

Report function .......................................................................................................................................... 4-24

4-4-1.

Basic Operation of a Report....................................................................................................... 4-24

4-4-2.

Report Block .............................................................................................................................. 4-25

4-4-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report................................................................... 4-29

4-4-4.

Graph.......................................................................................................................................... 4-32

4-4-5.

W. Trace..................................................................................................................................... 4-33

4-4-6.

Function that Attaches an Ultrasound Image to a Report .......................................................... 4-35

4-4-7.

Printing Function........................................................................................................................ 4-38

4-4-8.

Output to a Personal Computer .................................................................................................. 4-40

4-4-9.

Output to a CSV file................................................................................................................... 4-41

Preset function............................................................................................................................................ 4-42

4-5-1.

Preset Settings ............................................................................................................................ 4-42

4-5-2.

PRESET list ............................................................................................................................... 4-43

Calculation Formula & Reference ............................................................................................................. 4-49

4-6-1.

Calculation ................................................................................................................................. 4-49

4-6-2.

Clinical References .................................................................................................................... 4-49

Abbreviation............................................................................................................................................... 4-50

5. Obstetrical Measurement

5-1.

5-2.

5-3.

5-4.

Preface.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Obstetrical Measurement Functional Outline .............................................................................................. 5-2

5-2-1.

Obstetrical Measurement Functional List .................................................................................... 5-2

5-2-2.

List of obstetrical measurement name built into system.............................................................. 5-5

5-2-3.

Items of Special Note ................................................................................................................. 5-10

Measurement operation procedure............................................................................................................. 5-11

5-3-1.

B mode ....................................................................................................................................... 5-12

5-3-2.

M mode ...................................................................................................................................... 5-28

5-3-3.

D mode ....................................................................................................................................... 5-30

5-3-4.

Multiple pregnancies.................................................................................................................. 5-35

5-3-5.

Interval Growth Rate.................................................................................................................. 5-37

Report function .......................................................................................................................................... 5-38

5-4-1.

Basic Operation of a Report....................................................................................................... 5-38

5-4-2.

Report Block .............................................................................................................................. 5-39

5-4-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report................................................................... 5-43

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5-5.

5-6.

5-7.

5-4-4.

Function that Attaches an Ultrasound Image to a Report........................................................... 5-58

5-4-5.

Printing Function ........................................................................................................................ 5-61

5-4-6.

Output to a Personal Computer................................................................................................... 5-63

5-4-7.

Output to a CSV file ................................................................................................................... 5-64

Preset function ............................................................................................................................................ 5-65

5-5-1.

Preset Settings............................................................................................................................. 5-65

5-5-2.

PRESET list ................................................................................................................................ 5-67

Calculation Formula & Reference & Table................................................................................................5-76

5-6-1.

Calculation.................................................................................................................................. 5-76

5-6-2.

Anatomy Check List ................................................................................................................... 5-80

5-6-3.

BPP Scoring................................................................................................................................ 5-82

5-6-4.

References................................................................................................................................... 5-84

5-6-5.

Data in the fetal growth table inside the system ......................................................................... 5-98

Abbreviation ............................................................................................................................................. 5-139

6. Gynecological Measurement

6-1.

6-2.

6-3.

6-4.

6-5.

6-6.

6-7.

Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Gynecological Measurement Functional Outline ......................................................................................... 6-2

6-2-1.

Gynecological Measurement Functional List............................................................................... 6-2

6-2-2.

Items of Special Note.................................................................................................................... 6-3

Measurement operation procedure ............................................................................................................... 6-4

6-3-1.

B mode.......................................................................................................................................... 6-6

6-3-2.

D mode........................................................................................................................................ 6-13

Report function ........................................................................................................................................... 6-15

6-4-1.

Basic Operation of a Report ....................................................................................................... 6-15

6-4-2.

Report Block...............................................................................................................................6-16

6-4-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report ................................................................... 6-20

6-4-4.

Function that Attaches an Ultrasound Image to a Report........................................................... 6-25

6-4-5.

Printing Function ........................................................................................................................ 6-28

6-4-6.

Output to a Personal Computer................................................................................................... 6-30

6-4-7.

Output to a CSV file ................................................................................................................... 6-31

Preset function ............................................................................................................................................ 6-32

6-5-1.

Preset Settings............................................................................................................................. 6-32

6-5-2.

PRESET list ................................................................................................................................ 6-33

Calculation Formula & Reference..............................................................................................................6-38

6-6-1.

Calculation.................................................................................................................................. 6-38

6-6-2.

Anatomy Check List ................................................................................................................... 6-38

6-6-3.

Clinical References..................................................................................................................... 6-39

Abbreviation ............................................................................................................................................... 6-41

7. Urological Measurement

7-1.

7-2.

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Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Urological Measurement Functional Outline ............................................................................................... 7-2

7-2-1.

Urological Measurement Functional List ..................................................................................... 7-2

7-2-2.

Items of Particular Note................................................................................................................ 7-3

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7-3.

7-4.

7-5.

7-6.

7-7.

Measurement operation procedure............................................................................................................... 7-4

7-3-1.

B mode ......................................................................................................................................... 7-6

7-3-2.

D mode ....................................................................................................................................... 7-18

Report function .......................................................................................................................................... 7-20

7-4-1.

Basic Operation of a Report....................................................................................................... 7-20

7-4-2.

Report Block .............................................................................................................................. 7-21

7-4-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report................................................................... 7-25

7-4-4.

Graph function ........................................................................................................................... 7-30

7-4-5.

Function that Attaches an Ultrasound Image to a Report .......................................................... 7-31

7-4-6.

Printing Function........................................................................................................................ 7-34

7-4-7.

Output to a Personal Computer .................................................................................................. 7-36

7-4-8.

Output to a CSV file................................................................................................................... 7-37

Preset function............................................................................................................................................ 7-38

7-5-1.

Preset Settings ............................................................................................................................ 7-38

7-5-2.

PRESET list ............................................................................................................................... 7-39

Calculation Formula & Reference ............................................................................................................. 7-43

7-6-1.

Calculation ................................................................................................................................. 7-43

7-6-2.

References .................................................................................................................................. 7-43

Abbreviation............................................................................................................................................... 7-45

8. eTRACKING Measurement

8-1.

8-2.

8-3.

8-4.

Preface.......................................................................................................................................................... 8-1

eTRACKING Measurement Functional Outline ......................................................................................... 8-1

8-2-1.

Outline of Function ...................................................................................................................... 8-1

8-2-2.

Measurement operation procedure............................................................................................... 8-1

Report function ............................................................................................................................................ 8-2

8-3-1.

Basic Operation of a Report......................................................................................................... 8-2

8-3-2.

Report Block ................................................................................................................................ 8-3

8-3-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report..................................................................... 8-5

8-3-4.

Function that Attaches an Ultrasound Image to a Report ............................................................ 8-6

8-3-5.

Printing Function........................................................................................................................ 8-10

8-3-6.

Output to a Personal Computer .................................................................................................. 8-12

8-3-7.

Output to a CSV file................................................................................................................... 8-13

Preset function............................................................................................................................................ 8-14

8-4-1.

Preset Settings ............................................................................................................................ 8-14

8-4-2.

PRESET list ............................................................................................................................... 8-15

9. Small Parts Measurement

9-1.

9-2.

9-3.

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 9-1

Overview of the Small Parts Measurement Function .................................................................................. 9-2

9-2-1.

Small Parts Measurement Function List ...................................................................................... 9-2

9-2-2.

Items of Special Note ................................................................................................................... 9-3

Measurement Procedure............................................................................................................................... 9-4

9-3-1.

B mode ......................................................................................................................................... 9-6

9-3-2.

D mode ....................................................................................................................................... 9-11

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9-4.

9-5.

9-6.

9-7.

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Report Function .......................................................................................................................................... 9-13

9-4-1.

Basic Operation for Reports ....................................................................................................... 9-13

9-4-2.

Report Block...............................................................................................................................9-14

9-4-3.

Description of Various Data Displayed in a Report ................................................................... 9-18

9-4-4.

Function to Attach Ultrasound Images to a Report .................................................................... 9-27

9-4-5.

Print function .............................................................................................................................. 9-30

9-4-6.

Output to a Personal Computer................................................................................................... 9-32

9-4-7.

Output to a CSV file ................................................................................................................... 9-33

Preset function ............................................................................................................................................ 9-34

9-5-1.

Preset Settings............................................................................................................................. 9-34

9-5-2.

Preset list..................................................................................................................................... 9-35

Calculation Formula & References ............................................................................................................ 9-39

9-6-1.

Calculation.................................................................................................................................. 9-39

9-6-2.

Clinical References..................................................................................................................... 9-39

Abbreviation ............................................................................................................................................... 9-40

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1. Measurement Functions

1-1.

Preface

The measurement functions of the Prosound α7are divided by application (clinical area) into Abdomen, OB, GYN,

Cardio, Vascular, URO, eTracking and Small Parts.

The measurement values found in ultrasonic examination are recorded and managed for each patient.

They are effective for evaluation of observation over time. In addition to selecting a measurement from the menu,

you can also transfer the results of a basic measurement to an applied measurement and compute the results of applied measurement. Also, the available measurements depend on the application, so there are ultrasonic studies that

bring together the measurement items for each application.

(Examples of studies for each application)

Application

Remark

Ultrasonic Study

Cardio

Cardiac Func.

Coronary

TDI

Vascular

Carotid Artery

Lower Ext Artery Lower Ext Vein

Upper Ext Vein

TCD

Asynchrony

Refer to Section 2

Upper Ext Artery

Refer to Section 3

Abdom

Basic

Refer to Section 4

OB

Basic

Early

Twin Basic

GYN

GYN

Follicles

Bladder

Refer to Section 6

URO

Prostate&SV

Bladder&Testis

Kidney

Refer to Section 7

eTRACKING

eTRACKING

FMD

Wave Intensity

Refer to Section 8

Small Parts

Breast

Thyroid

Twin Early

Refer to Section 5

Refer to Section 9

[Remark]

These application measurement functions are based on documents that indicate the clinical effectiveness of the measurements concerned. Consequently, they use measurement conditions and special computation formulas.

The abovementioned documents are listed at the end of the section for each application measurement function, so

refer to the relevant documents.

[Remark]

The application measurement functions of the Prosound α7 include a function called EXAM. HISTORY for performing a progress observation (development evaluation, treatment evaluation, and so on.).

This function records and manages measurement values and operation index values obtained during various ultrasonic examinations, and displays the results as numerical values and/or graphs. For this reason, in order to use this

function correctly, be sure to enter the patient data using the ID screen before performing an ultrasonic examination.

The various measurement functions of the Prosound α7 ultrasonic diagnostic equipment are described in the following sections.

Section1

Section2

Section3

Section4

Basic Measurement

Cardiac Measurement

Vascular Measurement

Abdominal Measurement

Section5

Section6

Section7

Section8

Section9

This section describes the basic measurement method.

This section consists of 112 pages.

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Obstetric Measurement

Gynecological Measurement

Urological Measurement

eTRACKING

Small Parts Measurement

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1-2.Flow of Measurement Operations

1-2.

Flow of Measurement Operations

Select the

application.

(1)

Input the patient

information.

(2)

Select the

ultrasonic study.

(3)

Execute the

measurement.

→In order to obtain correct ultrasonic measurement results, the computation

equations and patient management database are decided according to the

application selected.

Input the patient information.

→Input the patient information with the New Patient (ID) screen in order to correctly operate the patient management functions effectively for evaluating

observations over time.

For details, refer to Section 1 How to Use.

Select the ultrasonic study.

→The measurement functions that can be executed are determined by the selected ultrasonic examination study.

Refer to Section 1-5-1."When the measurement Study is changed"

(4)

Execute the measurement.

→The measurement values are updated in real time until the measurement

operation is finalized.

Up to 10 caliper marks can be displayed in the measurement results display

area.

Section 1-4-1-1. "Starting from the + switch"

Section 1-4-1-3. "Starting from the MEASUREMENT switch"

Section 1-4-1-4. "Starting from a Hot key"

(5)

Report

Select the preset application (clinical area).

Report

→The measurement values displayed on the report screen can be set with the

preset function to either the most recent values or an average.

Also, up to six of these measurement values can be preset for each measurement item.

(For an explanation of each item, see the pages for each application.)

[Remark]

The Prosound α7 has the following three functions for recording the results of examinations.

a.

When operation (4) above is performed and a report is displayed, it is recorded by the recording device (thermal printer) connected to the Prosound α7.

b.

The report can be printed on paper using to Printer in the Output function of the Report screen.

c.

The measurement results can be transmitted to the application software of an external personal computer using to PC in the Output function of the Report screen.

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1-3-1.The function of the panel switch used by the measurement operation

1-3.

Switches Used for Measurement

1-3-1. The function of the panel switch used by the measurement operation

(1) — (2) are switches for starting measurement, and (3) — (8) are switches related to measurement operations.

Touch Panel

USER1

USER3

Rotary encoder 4

USER2

(1)

MEASUREMENT switch

:The measurement menu corresponding to the display mode is displayed.

(2)

+ switch

(3)

(4)

Trackball

ENTER switch

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

:Directly starts the basic measurement corresponding to each display mode registered in a

preset. Also, displays a new mark if pressed during measurement.

:Used to move a measurement mark.

:Press this switch to separate marks or to change over the mark to be moved by the trackball.

CANCEL switch :Returns the system to the immediately preceding (or initial) mark display condition.

Touch panel

:Measurement menu is displayed.

Rotary encoder 4 :The trace line is deleted little by little.

BODY MARK USER2 switch

:On the factory default, SEND switch is not assigned to the operation panel. To use the

switch, assign it using CustomSW2 in Preset Setup. When the SEND switch is assigned

to the USER2 switch, select Enter/Send for assigning switches. For details, refer to the

How to Use manual.

[Remark]

Only for Cardiology measurement, SEND switch is assigned to the BODY MARK USER 2 switch on the factory

default. To change it, use CustomSW2 in Preset Setup.

[Remark]

USER 1, 2, 3 switch: Directly starts the function or measurement registered using a preset.

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1-4.Basic Operation Procedure for Measurement

1-4.

Basic Operation Procedure for Measurement

1-4-1. Method of starting measurement

You can use one of the following three methods to start a measurement.

(1)

Display the measurement menu, and start the selected measurement.

(2)

Press the + switch to perform (basic) measurement.

[Remark]

You can transfer the results obtained here to each parameter of the application measurement.

Refer to Section 1-6."Executing the Application Measurement Using the Transfer Function".

(3)

Start measurement directly.

→

1-4-1-1.

(1)

Press the hot key (alphabet key) on the full keyboard to start the measurement.

Starting from the + switch

Press the + switch.

→

The preset measurement is started.

Control menu

Measurements set in

Preset

[Remark]

Up to eight frequently used basic measurement items can be preset to the + switch for each display mode.

Control menu:

Clear:Measurement function is finished.

VCR Calib:Calibration for DVD playback measurement can be performed.

Trace Manual:It is switched to a manual trace directly from an auto trace of a doppler waveform.

Locate:Change the position of (move) the measurement results display area.

Mark Display:On/Off of displaying caliper mark is made.

Report:Report of application measurement is displayed.

[Remark]

Control menu is different with each an application.

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1-4-1.Method of starting measurement

(2)

Select the basic measurement item which is carried out on the touch panel, and perform the measurement.

(3)

After measurement, to measure again, press the + switch.

→

The last measurement is started.

[Remark]

Pressing the CANCEL switch returns the system to the status before separation without finalizing the measured

caliper mark.

If the CANCEL switch is pressed before the caliper mark is separated, the mark is erased.

1-4-1-2.

Starting measurement with a compound mode image

When pressing the + switch on hybrid modes (B/M and B/D modes), the measurement corresponding to each ultrasound image (B, M, and D) is performed.

For example, for B/M mode as in the figure below, when the + switch is pressed, the caliper mark is displayed on

the M image with a priority order (D → M → B).

The caliper mark is moved to the B mode image side with the trackball.

The moment at which the caliper mark is moved into the B mode image it becomes Dist.

The measurement items and control menu display at the bottom of the screen also change to the B mode image.

Moving the + mark to the B (M)

image with the trackball

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1-4-1-3.

(1)

Starting from the MEASUREMENT switch

Press the

→

switch.

The preset measurement menu and control menu are displayed.

Measurement menu

[Remark]

Pressing the

(2)

switch on the operation panel erases the measurement menu.

Select the measurement item displayed on the touch panel.

→

The selected measurement starts.

Example: Uterus measurement

The proceeding order of the measurements

can be selected voluntarily.

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1-4-1-4.

Starting from a Hot key

Pressing a letter key starts the measurement item or control function allocated to that key directly without passing

through the measurement menu.

Here is an explanation using an example in which the GYN measurement Uterus (Volume) is assigned to the Q key.

(1)

Press the Q key.

→

The system starts Uterus measurement and measures each position.

[Remark]

Measurement items can be assigned to letter keys on the keyboard with the preset function.

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1-4-1-5.

Erasing individual marks

By performing the following operation, measurement values corresponding to the measurement marks which were

fixed can be erased individually.

(1)

Select the ch with the same number as the measurement results for erasing from the touch panel.

ch which corresponds to

the number of measured times

is displayed.

(2)

For example, press the ch1 switch once.

→

(3)

The caliper mark becomes ready for re-measurement.

Once again, press the ch switch which was pressed in (2).

→

The caliper mark with the number of 1 and the measurement results are erased.

[Remark]

When the Clear switch on the control menu is pressed, the caliper mark and the measurement results are erased.

To erase only the executed mark press the CANCEL switch on the operation panel twice.

If the measurement has not yet been carried out (when there is one mark), pressing the CANCEL switch ends the

measurement function.

1-4-1-6.

Ending a measurement function

The measurement marks and results on the screen are erased in the following cases.

• When you press (select) the Clear switch.

• When you press the MEASUREMENT switch.

• When you cancel a freeze status

[Remark]

The above applies only when the Caliper auto off function in the Preset menu is ON.

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1-5.

Explanation of the Measurement Menus

(1)

Press the

→

switch.

The measurement menu is displayed on the touch panel.

The preset of the measurement

is displayed.

Basic : The menu is

displayed.

The measurement having multiple

measurement methods is

displayed on the lower row.

The application which is

currently on

The basic measurement results

are copied to the application

measurement results.

1-5-1. When the measurement Study is changed

(1)

Select the Study & Application on the touch panel.

→

The measurement Study that is changeable is displayed.

Measurement Study

(2)

Select the Study to change.

→

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1-5-2. When the measurement application is changed

You can change the measurement menu from one to another clinical field during measurement, and perform an

application measurement.

(1)

Select the Study & Application on the touch panel.

→

(2)

The Application which can be changed is displayed on the Change Application.

Select the Application and Study to change.

→

The Application is changed.

After selecting the Application, select the Study.

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1-6.

Executing the Application Measurement Using the Transfer Function

The copying function is a function to transcribe fundamental measurement results to various application

measurements and to register the report.

Various application measurements can be completed without executing the application measurement through the

measurement menu by carrying out the basic measurement with the + switch and using the transfer function.

The case that was transcribed of basic measurement results that was transferred to an Uterus measurement of

a gynecologic measurement is explained as an example.

Measure with the Distance of the basic measurement, and select the Transfer on the touch panel.

(1)

→

The measurement menu of GYN (Gynecologic measurement) is displayed.

Select the Uterus on the menu.

(2)

→

A list of transferred items is displayed on the touch panel and the measurement results that can be

transferred are displayed with white space on a colored background on the basic measurement.

Measurement results that can be transferred

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(3)

Select the Length.

→

The measurement results of (1) are transferred to the Length of an Uterus measurement.

After these operations are repeated for A-P and Width, the Uterus measurements can be finished.

[Remark]

When there are multiple measurement results, move the arrow to the measurement results that are wanted for transfer, and select the transfer address on the touch panel.

[Remark]

The number displayed, on the list of transferred items is the number of reports which were registered.

[Remark]

When a transferred item different from the measurement method of the basic measurement results is selected,

it cannot be transferred.

In that case, when a message is displayed, select the transferred item once again.

<Already measured value reuse function>

The value measured at one location can be used for other application measurement.

The explanation below uses an example in which gynecological uterus measurements of Length and A-P have

already been measured.

(1)

Select the Uterus on the touch panel.

→

(2)

The already measured length and A-P measurement values are displayed in the measurement results

area.

Measure the Width, then press the SEND switch.

→

The measurement results are registered in the report.

[Remark]

Whether or not to reuse already measured values can be set with the preset function.

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1-7-1.Basic types of marks

1-7.

Measurement Mark and Measurement Method

1-7-1. Basic types of marks

The measurement functions of this equipment use the following basic types of marks.

Mark type

Applicable ultrasound image

(1)

Caliper

:

B, M and D mode images

(2)

Ellipse

:

B mode image

(3)

Circle

:

B mode image

(4)

Trace

:

B and D mode images

1-7-2. Auxiliary line type marks

You can select one of four types of auxiliary lines for each caliper mark.

You can set these functions using the preset functions.

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① Horizontal Line

③ Cross Line

② Vertical Line

④ Cross point

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