Specifications

200 VisualSonics Vevo 2100 Imaging System Operator Manual Rev 1.1
Chapter 33: Acquiring B-Mode images
2. With the injection target below focus or out of the plane, using the Vevo 2100
Imaging Station physically extend the needle into the image, toward the
expected target location. Bring the needle tip as close to the focal depth as
possible.
3. Turn the
Screen Keys
dial to highlight the Needle Guide Overlay option that
is displayed at the bottom left corner of the window.
4. Turn
Screen Keys
to activate the Needle Guide Overlay feature.
5. Turn
Screen Keys
again to display the caliper cursor.
6. Position the caliper cursor on the tip of the needle (where it appears on the
screen), then click to apply the first caliper.
7. Trackball to the location where the needle enters the edge of the image
window.
As you move the cursor, the system applies a green dashed overlay line that
follows your cursor.
8. Click to apply the second caliper.
The system applies the caliper and extends the needle guide overlay through
both calipers and across the B-Mode image area.
9. To toggle the needle guide overlay on and off, press
Screen Keys
.
10. Using the Vevo 2100 Imaging Station physically retract the needle. Ensure that
the needle moves along the needle guide overlay.
11. Bring the target into the image plane and line up the target with the needle
guide that indicates the needle tip.
12. Physically bring the needle into the image plane.
13. Advance the needle tip to the tissue target and start your guided injection.
14. When the needle tip is within the target area inject the sample.