8808 User Guide
(BB0339-M)
Imaging with Type 8808
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Changing Orientation
To change the orientation of the image on the monitor, refer to the applicable system
user guide for instructions.
Imaging with Type 8808
The 8808 is designed for simultaneous biplane imaging of the prostate.
Assembling the Transducer for Transrectal Use
The 8808 can be equipped with a water standoff facility to improve contact and field
of view during transrectal imaging of the prostate. A rubber sheath is mounted on the
end of the transducer and filled with water to ensure good acoustic contact with the
rectal wall. By varying the amount of water in the sheath, it is possible to alter the
position of the transducer’s focal zone in the tissue.
If the water standoff facility is required, it is assembled as illustrated in Figure 4 and
described as follows:
1
Mount the rubber sheath UA0799 on the transducer and roll it down until it
covers the groove
farthest
away from the tip of the transducer.
2
Pull O-ring UA0210 over the rubber sheath and position in the groove
nearest
the tip of the transducer (Picture 2). The O-ring holds the rubber sheath securely
in place.
3
Attach a connecting tube with a Luer Lock
TM
and a 3-way tap to the water
standoff inlet (Picture 3) and fill the rubber sheath with water using a standard
disposable syringe (Picture 4).
Air bubbles may appear in the rubber sheath. As air bubbles will disrupt the path of
the ultrasound beam and cause image artifacts, they must be removed.
