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Chapter 3: Imaging
Imaging modes ............................................................................................................21
2D imaging ........................................................................................................... 21
CPD and color Doppler imaging ...................................................................22
Adjusting depth and gain ........................................................................................ 23
Freezing, viewing frames, and zooming ............................................................. 23
Turning guidelines on and off ................................................................................24
Imaging modes and exams available by transducer ......................................24
Patient information form ..........................................................................................27
Images and clips ..........................................................................................................28
Saving images and clips .................................................................................. 28
Reviewing images and clips ........................................................................... 28
Printing, exporting, and deleting images and clips ............................... 30
Chapter 4: Measurements
Working with calipers ................................................................................................ 33
Distance measurements ...........................................................................................34
Area and circumference measurements .............................................................35
Measurement accuracy .............................................................................................35
Sources of measurement errors ............................................................................. 36
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 37
Software licensing ....................................................................................................... 38
Maintenance .................................................................................................................39
Cleaning and disinfecting the ultrasound system ................................. 40
Cleaning and disinfecting transducers ......................................................41
Cleaning and disinfecting the battery .......................................................43
Chapter 6: Safety
Ergonomic safety .........................................................................................................51
Position the system ........................................................................................... 52
Position yourself ................................................................................................. 52
Take breaks, exercise, and vary activities ...................................................53
Electrical safety classification .................................................................................. 53
Electrical safety ............................................................................................................ 53
Equipment safety ........................................................................................................ 56
Battery safety ................................................................................................................ 56
Clinical safety ................................................................................................................57
Electromagnetic compatibility ...............................................................................58
Manufacturer’s declaration ............................................................................. 59
ALARA principle ...........................................................................................................62
Applying ALARA ................................................................................................. 63