bk3000 User Guide
(16-01249-EN-01)
Safety Information
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If you start to make a measurement on a 3D data set acquired using the untracked
freehand method, the following warning appears on the monitor:
Warning on
monitor
Picture in Picture
Acoustic Output
General
Medical research has yet to prove whether or not ultrasound causes biological
effects. Therefore, prudent use considerations require you to follow certain
guidelines; see EN60601-2-37
(Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic
medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment).
Prudent Use
Untracked
freehand
WARNING
3D-w2
You cannot make accurate measurements on a 3D data set acquired using the untracked
freehand method.
Symbol
Description
Measurement will not be accurate.
PiP must not
cover
important
information
WARNING
PIP-1
When you use Picture in Picture, do not cover critical information (such as TI or MI) on the
monitor. Make sure that all important information will appear if you print or save the
ultrasound image.
Exposure
level
WARNING
AO-w1
Always keep the exposure level (the acoustic output level and the exposure time) as low as
possible.
