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6 Doing Exams
Introduction
This chapter outlines the basic steps for performing an ultrasound imaging exam.
The basic procedure is to:
• Select a preset (page 6-1)
• Set up the exam (page 6-2)
• Connect a transducer (page 6-10)
• Optimize the image (page 6-10)
• Videotape the exam (page 6-11)
• Store the image (page 6-15)
• Send the image over a network (if desired) (page 6-15)
The following sections walk you through this procedure.
Selecting a Preset
For information about selecting an exam preset, see Chapter 3.