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20R3 User Guide (16-01278-EN-07) Endorectal Imaging
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Image Orientation
The 12 o’clock position on the displayed image is identified by the two control
buttons on the transducer handle pointing to the anterior 12 o’clock position.
To verify crystal orientation:
1
Hold the transducer in the 12 o’clock position, that is, with the 2 control buttons
on the handle pointing to the anterior 12 o’clock position.
2
Touch the tip of the transducer with your finger.
Verify that the image of your finger is displayed at the top of the image displayed on
the screen.
Changing Orientation
To change the orientation of the image on the monitor, refer to the applicable system
user guide for instructions.
Endorectal Imaging
Water Standoff Systems
You must use a water standoff system to image the rectum from the anorectal
junction and beyond.
BK Medical offers reusable water standoff systems and single-use water standoff
systems. When using a water standoff system, you should always follow policies
established by your office, hospital or institution when you are performing endorectal
imaging.
Reusable Water Standoff
You can use a reusable water standoff system with the following components:
Reusable
water
standoff
system
•
Water standoff collar UA0671 with O-ring UA0674
•
Plastic extension tube
•
2-way stopcock
•
Plastic syringe
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Light cable adaptor UA0682, reusable (for UA0683)
•
Non-sterile water standoff covers UA0037
WARNING Colo-w2
To avoid misinterpreting structures in the ultrasound image, verify the orientation of both
crystals in the transducer before you start imaging.