BK Medical bkSpecto, Advanced User'S Manual

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bkSpecto Advanced User Guide (16-01642-01) Making Measurements 47
Clearing a Measurement
To clear a measurement
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Tap Clear .
2D and Color Mode Measuring Tools
This section describes how to make the following types of measurements:
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Distance
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Angle
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Hip tool
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Circle
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Ellipse
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Freehand drawing of shapes
Distance Measuring Tool
Two calipers can be positioned to measure a distance, for example, the length or
width of a structure. When the first caliper is positioned, a second one appears for
you to position.
NOTE:
Tapping Measure starts a distance measurement.
Figure 5-2. Positioning 2 calipers on a B-mode or Color mode image.
NOTE:
The small numbers (1 and 2) shown in Fig 5-2 indicate the order in which the
calipers appear. The numbers do not appear like this on the monitor.
To move a caliper after they have all been positioned:
1
Use the pointer to tap any caliper and move it to change the length or orientation
of the line.
2
Tap again to set the measurement.
To move the entire measurement after positioning:
1
Tap the line and drag it to the new position
2
Tap again to set the measurement.
Angle Measuring Tool
On a 2D or Color mode image, you can measure angles.
Position first caliper.
First caliper positioned;
position second caliper. Second caliper positioned,
tap to set the measurement.