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Using HaloLense

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Note: the following hardware descriptions and instructions have been referenced from the
manufacturer’s site: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us

Powering the HaloLense on and off

The first time the HaloLense is powered on it needs to be awaken from sleep mode.

To wake the HaloLense from Sleep Mode:

• Hold the

Power

button down for 3 seconds

After the first time turn on the HaloLense by pressing the

Power

button.

TIP:

LED lights near the power button indicate the current battery level.

To power off the HaloLense:

• Hold the

Power

button until the display and all LEDs turn off

TIP:

Put the HaloLense in sleep mode by briefly pressing the

Power

button.

The Power Button

The Power button

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Summary of Contents for Vimedix Abdo

Page 1: ...User Guide v1 16 Vimedix Cardiac Vimedix Ob Gyn Vimedix Abdo...

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Page 10: ...End User License Agreement Vimedix viii...

Page 11: ...1 2 72 lbs 32 7 kg Bob 1 3 31 5 lbs 14 3 kg Computer Size 17 5 x 8 0 x 20 7 in 44 4 x 20 3 x 52 5 cm Ambient Temperature Range 5oC 40oC 41oF 104oF Electrical Operate at 110 240V 50 60 Hz Display Size...

Page 12: ...mulator performance Objects that may cause interferences include Metal table components Electric motors Strong speakers High amplification appliances Electric wires Large metal components such as meta...

Page 13: ...vii Electrical vii Display vii Size vii Ambient Temperature Range vii Cautions Warnings viii Table of Contents ix Introduction 1 Pathologies 1 Contained in this User Guide 2 Equipment Overview 3 Stand...

Page 14: ...Bob 1 1 16 Bob 1 2 17 Step 3 Place the Computer in the Work Area 20 Step 4 Connect the Mannequin to the Computer 20 Step 5 Connect the Computer to aPower Supply 20 Step 6 Connect the Monitor to a Powe...

Page 15: ...dditional Pathology Information 60 Selecting Modalities 61 Using Target Cut Planes 63 Target Cut Planes Panel Buttons 65 Creating a Target Cut Plane 65 Loading a Target Cut Plane 68 Loading Multiple T...

Page 16: ...ent Tool 111 Editing a Measurement 112 Deleting a Measurement 113 Using Reports 115 Creating a Report 116 Entering Report Information 116 Viewing an Echo Report 122 Modifying a Report 122 Transferring...

Page 17: ...k Settings 151 Modifying Simulator Settings 152 Language 152 Patient Name 153 Hospital Name 153 Use Pressure Sensor 153 Metrics Capture Interval 153 Image Quality 153 Use Popup Toolbar 153 Time and Da...

Page 18: ...the metrics parameters see MetricsParameters 193 Target Cut Planes Panel Buttons 194 Creating a Target Cut Plane 194 Loading a Target Cut Plane 196 Loading Multiple Target Cut Planes 199 Unloading a...

Page 19: ...Using Reports 242 Creating a Report 243 Entering Report Information 244 Viewing an OBGYN Report 253 Modifying a Report 254 Transferring Reports 255 Using the Biplane Mode 256 Adjusting the Biplane Se...

Page 20: ...76 Use Popup Toolbar 276 Use Male 276 Time and Date 276 Layout on start up 276 Probe Type 276 Override Default Startup Values 277 Hiding the Toolbars 277 Accessing the Help Menu 279 Manual 281 Version...

Page 21: ...arget Cut Plane 325 Using Metrics 325 Using the View Lock Feature 331 Modifying the Structures Visibility 332 Selecting a Cross Section View 334 Selecting the Beam Type 335 Using the Beam Guide 338 Ch...

Page 22: ...sting the Biplane Settings 383 Using M Mode 385 Adjusting the M Mode Settings 386 Adjusting the Depth of Field 387 Adjusting the Angle 388 Adjusting the Contrast 389 Adjusting the Gain 390 Using the R...

Page 23: ...the Toolbars 402 Accessing the Help Menu 404 Manual 406 Versions 406 FAQ 407 Bug Report 407 Access 409 Shutting Down 409 Using HaloLense 411 Interface Overview 412 Powering the HaloLense on and off 4...

Page 24: ...s 425 How to Contact Customer Service 426 Cleaning 427 Storage 427 Frequently Asked Questions 429 Probe and Display 429 Startup 430 Updates 430 Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls 431 Keyboard Short...

Page 25: ...Ultrasound Package 445 Abdominal Base Module 445 Abdominal Package 1 446 Abdominal Package 2 446 Abdominal Package 3 447 Abdominal Package 4 447 FAST Package 1 449 FAST Mix Match Package 1 449 Pleura...

Page 26: ...Table of Contents xxii...

Page 27: ...ssment of cardiac abdominal and pelvic structures practice hand eye coordination and probe handling and improve pathology and case recognition skills IMPORTANT The Vimedix Ultrasonography Simulator is...

Page 28: ...The Using the Ob Gyn Simulator section provides information about using the features and functions found in the software for the Catherine mannequin and the available modules for this model The Using...

Page 29: ...as a system upgrade Standard Equipment Vimedix comes standard with the necessary equipment and inventory to use the ultrasonography simulator NOTE Check the inventory against your packing invoice to v...

Page 30: ...r probe activity and communicate with the Vimedix simulator The mannequin has realistic tactile features including a depressible abdomen palpable ribs and sternum and depressible interspaces Bob 1 1 T...

Page 31: ...sition The Bob 1 3 Male Mannequin Female Mannequin For the Vimedix Ob Gyn ultrasound simulator CAE Healthcare provides a full size female torso and cable that connects to the computer to register prob...

Page 32: ...rotected power source Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard can be used to enter custom Target Cut Planes TCP names enter information in the Reports windows and access different simulator functions using sh...

Page 33: ...Internet Additional Equipment The Vimedix modules are purchased in packages which contain required additional equipment to effectively complete the training and pathologies Additional Equipment Phase...

Page 34: ...hen the sensor is turned on the probe must be in contact with the surface of the mannequin to produce an ultrasound image on the display When the sensor is turned off the probe produces an image on th...

Page 35: ...or users who purchase the abdominal module upgrade or the Vimedix Ob Gyn ultrasound simulator The Curvilinear Probe Endovaginal Probe The endovaginal probe is available for users who purchase the 8 we...

Page 36: ...mouth piece is provided for users who choose the TEE module Designed to be used with the mannequin head the component simulates a mouthpiece used during transesophageal echocardiography The Mouthpiec...

Page 37: ...nsions are 40 5 x 25 5 x 32 25 inches and the cart requires assembly prior to use Mannequin Carrying Case The Vimedix mannequin carrying case allows users to securely store and transport the simulator...

Page 38: ...Equipment Overview Vimedix 12...

Page 39: ...people when lifting the Bob mannequin Only connect power cords power strip to a reliable grounded power supply source Ensure the power source is easily accessible for a quick disconnection in case of...

Page 40: ...e that can support 72 pounds 32 7 kg such as a display cart or 32 pounds 14 5 kg for the Bob 1 3 mannequin NOTE If you are installing the head of a Bob 1 2 male mannequin place the mannequin on its st...

Page 41: ...e in use The Bob 1 3 Male Mannequin Elevated With Stands The female mannequin can be placed on a surface that supports 30 pounds 13 6 kg The Female Mannequin on Flat Surface Step 2 Attach the Head for...

Page 42: ...a Locate the mannequin head b Position the head just below the height of the mannequin s chest The Head Positioning c Align the tabs on the mannequin s body with the grooves at the base of the head T...

Page 43: ...annequin The Upward Alignment Bob 1 2 NOTE Ensure the mannequin torso is placed on its stomach If the mannequin is not on its stomach already CAE Healthcare recommends using two people to turn the man...

Page 44: ...ded in your shipment remove the neck plate by turning the plastic bolt counterclockwise The Bob 1 2 Equipment b Locate the mannequin head The Bob 1 2 Equipment The neck plate The plastic bolt The Alle...

Page 45: ...and use the other to place the plastic bolt in the hole e Tighten the bolt using the 3 8 Allen wrench until it is secure The Mannequin Head Installation f Turn the mannequin over by placing one hand o...

Page 46: ...uter on a flat level surface at least 2 feet 60 cm away from the mannequin to prevent image distortion Step 4 Connect the Mannequin to the Computer Connect the mannequin cable to the SOURCE port on th...

Page 47: ...rge protected power outlet Step 7 Connect the Monitor to the Computer To connect the monitor to the computer a Connect one end of the DVI connector cable to the back panel of the computer The Back of...

Page 48: ...ing tab has been removed from the battery compartments The wireless keyboard and mouse will connect automatically The Wireless Keyboard and Mouse NOTE Manufacturer s instructions are also included wit...

Page 49: ...he computer The VIMEDIX Computer Back Panel b Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the appropriate Ethernet source port Step 10 Connect the Probe to the Computer To connect the probe a Conne...

Page 50: ...probe on the mannequin s abdomen for calibration On the male mannequin place the probe over the belly button on the abdomen The Male Mannequin s Abdomen On the female mannequin place the probe just b...

Page 51: ...the head of the mannequin The Female Mannequin s Abdomen Step 11 Power on the Computer and Monitor To power on the Vimedix computer a Press the power button on the front panel of the computer The VIME...

Page 52: ...Setup Vimedix 26...

Page 53: ...loading and a progress bar appears It may take several minutes for the system to load Every 23 times the simulator is powered on the system proceeds with a diagnostic process that may take several ext...

Page 54: ...The Display Configuration Screen To choose a display configuration a Select one of the three options to configure the dual monitor display Single Display Dual Display or Mirrored Display b Click on t...

Page 55: ...e user s ability to access the simulator Step 2 Perform Auto Update To receive auto updates for the simulator the simulator must be connected to the Internet using an Ethernet cable The Auto Update sc...

Page 56: ...een appears The Probe Calibration Screen To calibrate the probe a Ensure the probe is properly positioned on the mannequin s abdomen The top of the probe should be pointing towards the upper torso of...

Page 57: ...le mannequin is provided for the modules Transthoracic echocardiography TTE Transesophageal echocardiography TEE Abdominal ultrasonography and Pleural ultrasonography Interface Overview The Vimedix si...

Page 58: ...e animated 3D anatomical depiction of the organs and artifacts located in the scanned area The AR display shows a representation of the ultrasound beam placement to help the learner generate an accura...

Page 59: ...the Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator 33 Simulation Panel The buttons under the Simulation panel on the left side of the interface allow the user to customize the training experience The Simulation...

Page 60: ...ix 34 The expanded panel view is available and it can be accessed by deselecting the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox in the Settings window The Simulation Panel Expanded View For more information on expand...

Page 61: ...l button enables the normal cut plane view By default the cross section view is set to normal upon simulator startup Located in the Cut Plane section the Inverted button enables the inverted cut plane...

Page 62: ...ates a view with a larger AR display and a smaller Ultrasound display Located in the Layout section the Only Augmented Reality button activates a view with only the AR display Located in the Layout se...

Page 63: ...Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator 37 Ultrasound Display The right side of the Split View interface shows the ultrasound image and contains different features to achieve the desired view The Ultrasou...

Page 64: ...ipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator Vimedix 38 Ultrasound Panel The buttons under the Ultrasound panel on the right side of the interface are used to modify and interact with the Ultrasound display The Ul...

Page 65: ...9 The expanded panel view is available and it can be accessed by deselecting the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox in the Settings window The Ultrasound Panel Expanded View For more information on expanding...

Page 66: ...ettings section the Contrast slider controls the contrast of the Ultrasound display This slider is only found in the Ultrasound panel when the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox is deselected Located in the S...

Page 67: ...the Contour Measurement button enables the contour measurement tool to measure the contours of the anatomy in the Ultrasound display Located in the Measures section the Circumference Measurement butto...

Page 68: ...ivates the M Mode feature in the Ultrasound display Located in the M Mode section the M Mode Duration slider controls the sweep speed of the M mode display Located in the Biplane section the Biplane M...

Page 69: ...n the Ultrasound display Located in the Settings panel the Contrast Settings button activates the adjustment slider and allows users to modify the contrast in the Ultrasound display Located in the Set...

Page 70: ...tton allows users to access the Doppler Settings window to adjust settings Control Panel Icons The Load icon is used to access the listing of available pathologies The Connection icon allows the user...

Page 71: ...e button to control the various views of the simulator with the computer mouse The Mouse Button To move the body using the mouse without moving the ultrasound beam 1 Click and hold the left button on...

Page 72: ...se To move the body and the probe 1 Unlock the view lock by clicking the Viewlock button and selecting the Unlock button The Viewlock buttons NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Viewlo...

Page 73: ...the tip of the probe on the mannequin s skin to obtain a view Using the Transesophageal Probe NOTE The transesophageal TEE probe is only provided for users who have purchased the transesophageal cardi...

Page 74: ...se the curvilinear probe place the tip of the probe on the mannequin s skin to obtain a view Using the Probe Pause Feature The Probe Pause button freezes the AR and Ultrasound displays on the last sca...

Page 75: ...ulator 49 The Pathologies window appears The Pathologies Window Users can find and load pathologies using the features in the Pathologies window Clicking the Go to Normal button highlights the normal...

Page 76: ...ility criteria Users have the option to narrow the pathologies displayed in the Pathologies panel based on the type of module FAST and ICCU area of focus Abdominal Cardiac and Pleural availability Ava...

Page 77: ...the Filters panel The Filters Panel NOTE Information for creating Custom Filters follows this section The pathologies update automatically in the Pathologies panel If no criteria is selected all avai...

Page 78: ...52 The pathology selection expands The Pathologies Window 4 Click the Load button NOTE Certain cases offer a Load option to turn Modalities ON or OFF Refer to the Selecting Modalities section for mor...

Page 79: ...tute pathology the Pathologies Loading window contains a brief synopsis of the patient s history and a Continue button Users must click the Continue button after reviewing the synopsis to access the l...

Page 80: ...Using the Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator Vimedix 54 1 Click the Custom Filters tab The Custom Filters Window 2 Click Add Filter The Custom Filters tab...

Page 81: ...er is displayed The Custom Filters Window 3 Double click the New Filter to rename it A new filter must be renamed before adding additional filters Then press Enter or click outside of the filter name...

Page 82: ...imulator Vimedix 56 4 Ensure the new filter is highlighted then select checkbox the desired pathologies The selected pathologies are automatically applied to the filter The Custom Filters Window The c...

Page 83: ...ox the desired custom filter NOTE To remove a custom filter ensure the custom filter name is highlighted then click Remove Filter Loading a Pathology in Stealth Mode The Vimedix simulator offers a Ste...

Page 84: ...find the code for the desired pathology 3 Enter the code into the Code text box The Pathologies Window 4 Click Load The pathology is loaded NOTE If the code is incorrect a message appears saying the p...

Page 85: ...ed pathology from the Pathologies panel The Pathologies Window 2 Select the Hide pathology name on the main interface Stealth mode checkbox The Pathologies Window 3 Click Load in the selected patholog...

Page 86: ...ology Information NOTE This feature is only applicable to Montreal Heart Institute pathologies The Montreal Heart Institute pathologies have supporting content such as case presentations and medical r...

Page 87: ...pears The More Information Window The Description panel contains an overview description of the pathology and other relevant information such as clinical reports and case images 3 From the More Inform...

Page 88: ...ion to turn Modalities ON or OFF Select the Load button when loading a case to turn modalities ON or OFF The Load Modalities Option After loading the case during imaging click the modalities icon to a...

Page 89: ...re existing TCP or create a new TCP on any case The Target Cut Plane Screen Features When a TCP is loaded two additional displays appear the mannequin placement display and the reference ultrasound im...

Page 90: ...arget When they are far from the target they appear red As the beam moves closer to the target the beam and probe change from red to reddish brown to greenish brown to solid green The Target Cut Plane...

Page 91: ...s during a target cut plane exercise Creating a Target Cut Plane Users can create personal TCPs that are saved with the loaded pathology under the Personal tab in the Target cut planes window NOTE A u...

Page 92: ...ndow appears By default the name is a 10 digit auto generated number and the TCP category is none The New Target Cut Plane Window 4 Enter the desired name of the new target cut plane in the Name field...

Page 93: ...from the Target cut planes window by clicking on the Personal tab and clicking the New button located above the list of available personal TCPs The Target Cut Planes Window The TCP is created and ava...

Page 94: ...cific probe positions and ultrasound views NOTE The Vimedix simulator comes with pre existing TCPs for the Normal pathology using the TTE probe only To load a TCP 1 Click the TCP menu button The Targe...

Page 95: ...ow select the Base or Personal tab depending on the type of target cut plane to be loaded The available TCPs are listed 3 Select the TCP to load from the list The Target Cut Planes Window 4 Click the...

Page 96: ...uccession in the same manner a trained sonographer performs an ultrasound exam To load multiple TCPs 1 Click the TCP menu button The Target Cut Planes Panel The Target cut planes window appears The Ta...

Page 97: ...e Base and Personal tabs using the CTRL key and navigating between tabs The Target Cut Planes Window 4 Click the Start Metrics button to launch the first TCP The first TCP loads and the Metrics begin...

Page 98: ...es window click the Unload button The TCP is unloaded Using Metrics TCP Metrics is a feature used to assess the performance of a learner trying to match a reference cut plane When a user clicks the St...

Page 99: ...desired TCP from the Base or Personal tabs 3 From the Metrics Options panel users can select the Show timer checkbox When selected the timer in the Target Cut Planes panel will start running after the...

Page 100: ...er key on the keyboard The Target Cut Planes Panel The Metrics Summary window appears The Metrics Summary Window This window displays the completed target cut planes a summary of the basics metrics an...

Page 101: ...Using the Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator 75 An expanded list of metrics appears The Metrics Summary Window...

Page 102: ...ed during a metrics session by using the metrics review feature To review the metrics 1 Click the TCP and Metrics menu button located in the Target Cut Planes panel The Target cut planes window appear...

Page 103: ...he captured metrics can be exported using a USB storage device To transfer the metrics to a USB storage device 1 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the computer When t...

Page 104: ...ton one time to deactivate unlock the viewlock Settings section of the Simulation panel to activate or deactivate the view lock feature The Settings Section When the view lock is activated the AR and...

Page 105: ...in the Structures Visibility window To modify structures visibility 1 Click on the Structures Visibility button located in the Simulation panel The Structures Visibility Button NOTE When using the exp...

Page 106: ...in the left column to remove structures from the AR display 3 Uncheck the boxes in the right column to remove artifacts from the Ultrasound display NOTE Some structures cannot be removed from the Ult...

Page 107: ...lbar view click the desired cross section button located in the Cross Section View section of the Simulation panel The Cross Section View Section The Normal button enables the Normal cut plane view By...

Page 108: ...ction view in the AR display The Both Sides Cross Button Selecting the Beam Type Using the Beam button users can choose from three available beam options The selected beam determines how the ultrasoun...

Page 109: ...bdo Simulator 83 NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click on the appropriate beam button in the Beam section located in the Simulation panel The Beam Section The default AR beam is Semi Transpa...

Page 110: ...he Edge AR beam is similar to the Semi Transparent AR beam but includes a red line around the edge of the ultrasound beam An Edge AR Beam The Ultrasound AR beam displays the structures within the ultr...

Page 111: ...am using red and green lateral borders To activate the cut plane guide click the Beam Guide button located in the Simulation panel The Beam Guide Button NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click...

Page 112: ...rientation of the beam The Activated Beam Guide Changing the Display Layout Using the Layout button users can select the desired display layout from the available options The Layout Options The Layout...

Page 113: ...Layout Section The Split View button adjusts the interface to show the both AR and Ultrasound displays evenly The Split View Display Mode By default the interface is in Split View upon simulator star...

Page 114: ...mulator Vimedix 88 The Small button adjusts the interface to a smaller AR display and a larger Ultrasound display The Small Display Mode The Large button displays a larger AR display and a smaller Ult...

Page 115: ...lator 89 The Only augmented button expands the AR display and removes the Ultrasound display The Only Augmented Display Mode The Hide augmented button expands the Ultrasound display and removes the AR...

Page 116: ...use the tutorial feature 1 Obtain a view of the AR display using the probe NOTE To freeze the view while using the tutorial mode click the Probe pause button located in the Virtual Probe panel or pres...

Page 117: ...l The Tutorial Section 3 Hover over the anatomical structures on the AR display using the mouse As the mouse scrolls over each structure the name of the structure appears near the top of the screen Th...

Page 118: ...nclude probe manipulation obtaining standard views optimizing image settings and performing measures Task results are provided when all tasks are completed To use the instructional content feature 1 C...

Page 119: ...elect the desired applicable discipline 3 Under the Type column select the desired type TIP Additional information about the selected exercise Type is shown under the Trainings column 4 Click Next The...

Page 120: ...the tasks and display the results The Results Window Samples Depending on the type of task the Results window allows you to view a Demo How To instructions Retry return to Main Menu or Close and exit...

Page 121: ...racing The ECG button is used to enable or disable the ECG tracing on the bottom of the screen ECG tracing is enabled by default upon startup The Ultrasound Panel The featured ECG is a normal ECG and...

Page 122: ...sing the Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator Vimedix 96 NOTE When the expanded toolbar is activated the ECG button appears in the Settings section of the Ultrasound panel The ECG Button The ECG button...

Page 123: ...lator 97 Using the Zoom Feature The Zoom button allows the user to zoom in on a specific area of the Ultrasound image To zoom in on an Ultrasound image 1 Click the Zoom button located in the Ultrasoun...

Page 124: ...The Settings Section 2 Center the mouse in the desired zoom area on the Ultrasound display 3 Click and hold the left mouse button 4 Drag the mouse to span the desired area with the green frame The Sel...

Page 125: ...Using the Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator 99 The zoom area is enlarged in the Ultrasound display and a red outline denotes the zoomed area in the AR Display A Zoomed Area...

Page 126: ...ed convention button located in the Convention section of the Ultrasound panel The Convention Section For the cardiac modules the cardiology and anesthesiology convention is selected by default For th...

Page 127: ...he Cardiology and Anesthesiology Convention button with the circle in the upper right corner to select the cardiology and anesthesiology convention This convention is selected by default when the phas...

Page 128: ...corner to select the radiology convention This convention is selected by default when the curvilinear probe is connected to the simulator The Radiology Convention Mayo Clinic Cardiac Convention Click...

Page 129: ...e Cardiac Abdo Simulator 103 Cardiac Pediatric Convention Click the Cardiac Pediatric Convention button with the circle in the lower right corner to select the cardiac pediatric convention The Cardiac...

Page 130: ...anded toolbar view click the desired measurement button located in the Measures section of the Ultrasound panel The Measures Section The Measurements button The Measurements button The Electronic Cali...

Page 131: ...click the Measurements button and select the Electronic Caliper button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Electronic Caliper butto...

Page 132: ...xtremity of the structure to be measured A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Left click the mouse again at the opposite extremity of the structure to b...

Page 133: ...rasound display To access the button click the Measurements button and select the Area button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Ar...

Page 134: ...hery of the area to be measured A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Using the mouse trace the periphery of the area to be measured returning to the sta...

Page 135: ...contours To access the button click the Measurements button and select the Contour button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Conto...

Page 136: ...on the Contour button 2 On the Ultrasound display left click the mouse at any point to begin measuring A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Using the mo...

Page 137: ...rence To access the button click the Measurements button and select the Circumference button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Cir...

Page 138: ...eft click the mouse to mark the beginning point of the diameter 4 Move the mouse to expand the circumference to the desired area and left click the mouse to hold the circumference measurement The meas...

Page 139: ...Measures Section To edit a measurement on the Ultrasound display 1 Click the Edit Measurements button The measurement points become squares indicating that users can move the points as desired 2 Upon...

Page 140: ...lick the desired measurement button located in the Measures section of the Ultrasound panel The Measures Section To delete the last measurement on the Ultrasound display press the Backspace key on the...

Page 141: ...g Reports The Reports feature can be used to create cardiac reports The Ultrasound Panel NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Reports button located in the Echo Reports section of the U...

Page 142: ...report name appears in the upper left of the Echo Reports window The Echo Reports Window Entering Report Information Report information can be entered from the Echo Reports window The Echo Reports Win...

Page 143: ...the Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator 117 The Info Tab The Info tab is used to enter basic information including the examining doctor s name and patient s name chart number height and weight The Inf...

Page 144: ...sed for physiological measurements To enter a measurement 1 In the Echo Reports window on the Measurements tab double click on the item to be measured or modified The Measurements Tab The Echo Reports...

Page 145: ...or 119 The Echo Reports window appears showing the measurement The Measurements Tab NOTE Lines with a double asterisk indicate that the measurement is a result of a calculation and no measurements nee...

Page 146: ...can be used to enter heart contractility information Click on one of the boxes in the diagram to the left to enter information about heart contractility The entered information appears in the structu...

Page 147: ...e chosen from corresponding drop down menus There is also a text field located at the bottom of the tab for entering additional comments The Description Tab The Final Report Tab The Final Report tab d...

Page 148: ...he Echo Reports window select the Manage Reports tab The Manage Reports tab appears The Manage Reports Tab 3 Select a report from the Select Report panel The report name appears in the Name field 4 Cl...

Page 149: ...odify the report information by clicking the Info Measurements Contractility Description and Final Report tabs and making the desired modifications 5 Click Save at the bottom of the Echo Reports windo...

Page 150: ...d the Info panel says a multiple selection has been made and indicates the number of reports selected 5 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the computer When the USB is...

Page 151: ...on settings in the Biplane Mode settings To activate the Biplane Mode click the Biplane Mode button located in the Ultrasound panel The Ultrasound Panel Mode Buttons NOTE When using the expanded toolb...

Page 152: ...Located in the Simulation panel the Biplane View button allows users to switch the live probe view from View 1 to View 2 on the Augmented Reality display The Biplane View Button The Biplane Mode butto...

Page 153: ...section of the Simulation panel The Biplane Cut Plane Section Adjusting the Biplane Settings When the Biplane Mode is activated the Biplane Settings button appears in the Settings panel located near...

Page 154: ...ock the primary and secondary views When unlocked the zoom feature can be used independently on each view When the lock feature is activated the zoom on the views will be equivalent The Rotation Type...

Page 155: ...by clicking the M mode button The M Mode Button Once M mode is activated a green line appears when the mouse is moved over the Ultrasound display The line begins at the location of the ultrasound prob...

Page 156: ...nic caliper Adjusting the M Mode Settings When the M Mode is activated the M Mode Settings button appears in the Settings panel located near the bottom of the screen The Settings Panel Click the M Mod...

Page 157: ...hout the Doppler mode To access the color doppler mode click the Color Doppler button located near the bottom of the Ultrasound panel The Ultrasound Panel Mode Buttons NOTE When using the expanded too...

Page 158: ...e area is selected and a dashed border appears around it A Selected Doppler Area 3 Move the mouse to adjust the selection size and then click the mouse again to select the area The area is selected an...

Page 159: ...l The Doppler Settings Button The Doppler Settings menu appears The Doppler Settings Menu 3 From the Doppler Settings menu modify the range and baseline velocity scales as needed Adjusting the Depth o...

Page 160: ...cated in the Settings section of the Ultrasound panel The Settings Section Adjusting the Angle From the Settings panel click the Angle button to access the Angle slider The Settings Panel To increase...

Page 161: ...anel The Settings Section Adjusting the Contrast From the Settings panel click the Contrast button to access the Contrast slider The Settings Panel To increase or decrease the contrast on the Ultrasou...

Page 162: ...of the Ultrasound panel The Settings Section Adjusting the Gain From the Settings panel click the Gain button to access the Gain slider The Settings Panel To increase or decrease the gain of the Ultr...

Page 163: ...ection NOTE The depth of field contrast and gain startup values can be modified in the Simulation Settings window Using Pulsed Wave Doppler Pulsed Wave Doppler measures are supported at the four heart...

Page 164: ...hin the Measurements menu The Measurements Button Spectral related settings such as range baseline and pulse repetition frequency are configurable thorough the Doppler Settings menu The Doppler Settin...

Page 165: ...reen to indicate supported PW investigation regions in the heart A Doppler Area 3 Left click to select the area and display the Pulsed Wave Doppler A Defined Doppler Area When finished left click on t...

Page 166: ...nel The Ultrasound Panel Mode Buttons The trace analysis point velocity systolic diastolic and trace are included To access the trace analysis measures the velocity plot has to be paused using the spa...

Page 167: ...1 From the Ultrasound panel click the CW button 2 On the Ultrasound display move the mouse to select the CW measurement region on the ultrasound image A dashed selection line will be visible The selec...

Page 168: ...the Recording Controls The current session can be paused and reviewed using the controls under the Recording panel on the upper right side of the screen To pause the session click the Pause button To...

Page 169: ...essed by clicking the Captures Menu button Recording Video To record a video of simulator activity click the Video Captures button The Capture Panel The simulator activity is recorded for the length o...

Page 170: ...and Video Capture Settings To modify image or video capture settings click the Captures Menu button The Capture Panel The Simulation Captures window appears and the Capture Settings tab is selected T...

Page 171: ...the VIMEDIX software To view an image capture 1 On the upper right side of the screen click the Captures Menu button The Capture Panel The Simulation Captures window appears and the Capture Settings t...

Page 172: ...the videos and image captures currently stored on the system The Manage Tab 3 On the Manage tab from the Available Captures panel select an image capture to view The image appears in the Selected Cap...

Page 173: ...re deleted from the Vimedix system and cannot be recovered To transfer image captures and videos 1 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the Vimedix computer 2 From the C...

Page 174: ...e mouse to select the files to export or click Select All to select all available image captures and videos 5 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the computer When the...

Page 175: ...nsfer success message appears The Transfer Success Message Managing Network Settings Network settings can be managed from the Connectivity window To access the Connectivity window click the Connection...

Page 176: ...and column click the Run Connection Diagnosis button Autoupdate Server should show Online status If Autoupdate Server does not show Online status contact your IT department to allow access to Port 369...

Page 177: ...In the Port field enter the port specified by your IT department The Connectivity Window 4 If applicable enter the Username and Password specified by your IT department 5 At the bottom of the Connect...

Page 178: ...rom the Settings window To access the Settings window click the Settings icon The Settings Icon The Settings window appears The Settings Window Language To modify the simulator language from the Setti...

Page 179: ...ltrasound image When the sensor is turned off an image can be obtained by placing the probe close to the mannequin The pressure sensor is turned on by default To turn the pressure sensor off from the...

Page 180: ...he gain contrast and depth of field values used upon simulator startup Gain Contrast Depth of Field and Angle To modify the gain contrast and depth of field and angle settings used upon simulator star...

Page 181: ...with a toolbar on each side of the screen that contains all of the available functions for the AR and Ultrasound displays Users can hide the toolbars to increase the size of the AR and Ultrasound disp...

Page 182: ...he Hidden Toolbars Mode Accessing the Help Menu From the help menu users can access the Vimedix User Guide review simulator version updates browse Frequently Asked Questions and submit bug reports To...

Page 183: ...Using the Multipurpose Cardiac Abdo Simulator 157 The Help window appears The Help Window...

Page 184: ...tor Vimedix 158 Manual The Manual tab is selected by default and displays an electronic version of the user guide The Manual Tab Versions Click on the Versions tab to view the latest features associat...

Page 185: ...o Simulator 159 FAQ Click on the FAQ tab to view the troubleshooting tips for frequently asked questions The FAQ Tab Bug Report Click on the Bug report tab to report an issue with the software The Bug...

Page 186: ...160 1 Click in the Bug Report text box and describe the nature of the problem in the text box provided 2 Click Submit when finished The Bug Report Tab The confirmation message will appear when the Bug...

Page 187: ...lick on the Access tab to confirm which packages and the types of subscriptions that were purchased for your Vimedix simulator The Access Tab Shutting Down To shut down the simulator 1 Click the Exit...

Page 188: ...pears and contains a message asking if you are sure you want to exit the simulator The Exit Window 2 In the Exit window click Exit The system shut down screen appears The System Shut Down Screen When...

Page 189: ...terface Overview The Vimedix simulator interface consists of the Augmented Reality AR display the Ultrasound display and multiple features that allow the user to perform various functions and adjust s...

Page 190: ...mulator Vimedix 164 ultrasound beam placement to help the learner generate an accurate ultrasound image Structures and artifacts can be removed from view for learning purposes using the Structures Vis...

Page 191: ...ing the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 165 Simulation Panel The buttons under the Simulation panel on the left side of the interface allow the user to customize the training experience The Simulation Pan...

Page 192: ...The expanded panel view is available and it can be accessed by deselecting the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox in the Settings window The Simulation Panel Expanded View NOTE The OBGYN fetal positioning bu...

Page 193: ...are shown on the AR and Ultrasound displays Located in the Biplane section the Biplane View button allows users to select an Augmented Reality view based on either the primary or second ary ultrasoun...

Page 194: ...th only the Ultrasound display Located in the Tutorial section the Tutorial button activates the Tutorial mode In Tutorial mode users can scroll over different anatomical struc tures using the mouse i...

Page 195: ...e Split View interface shows the ultrasound image and contains different features to achieve the desired view The Ultrasound Display Located in the ObGyn section the Transverse button sets the fetus i...

Page 196: ...b Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 170 Ultrasound Panel The buttons under the Ultrasound panel on the right side of the interface are used to modify and interact with the Ultrasound display The Ultras...

Page 197: ...iew is available and it can be accessed by deselecting the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox in the Settings window The Ultrasound Panel Expanded View For more information on expanding the panel view see Mod...

Page 198: ...the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox is deselected Located in the Settings section the Gain slider controls the gain on the Ultrasound display This slider is only found in the Ultrasound panel when the Use...

Page 199: ...the Ultrasound display Located in the Measures section the Circumference Measurement button enables the circumference measurement tool to measure circumference of the anatomy in the Ultrasound displa...

Page 200: ...the Biplane Settings button allows users to adjust characteristics of the Biplane view in the Ultrasound display Located in the Echo Reports section the Reports button allows users to create complete...

Page 201: ...the Ultrasound display Located in the Settings panel the Biplane Settings button allows users to access the Biplane Settings window to adjust settings Located in the Settings panel the M Mode Setting...

Page 202: ...ck the Mouse button to control the various views of the simulator with the computer mouse The Mouse Button To move the body using the mouse without moving the ultrasound beam 1 Click and hold the left...

Page 203: ...me to deactivate unlock the viewlock The Settings Section 2 Once the view lock is disabled place the cursor in the AR display 3 Click and hold the right button on the mouse 4 Drag the mouse To move th...

Page 204: ...ivated and the probe can be used to scan the mannequin The Probe Button Using the Curvilinear Probe NOTE The curvilinear probe is only provided for users who have purchased the FAST Abdominal or Ob Gy...

Page 205: ...k module normal case and pathologies To use the endovaginal probe slowly insert the probe tip into the vaginal insert If the probe is utilized in a manner that could cause the patient pain the Pain In...

Page 206: ...ode Users can load pathologies in standard mode and organize the selections using criteria in the Filters panel The filters feature allows users to organize pathologies by Category or Availability cri...

Page 207: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 181 To load a pathology 1 Click the Load icon The Load Icon The Pathologies window appears The Pathologies Window...

Page 208: ...m the Filters panel The Filters Panel NOTE Information for creating Custom Filters follows this section The pathologies update automatically in the Pathologies panel If no criteria is selected all ava...

Page 209: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 183 The pathology selection expands The Pathologies Window 4 Click the Load button The Selected Pathology The Load button...

Page 210: ...logies Loading window contains a brief synopsis of the patient s history and a Continue button Users must click the Continue button after reviewing the synopsis to access the loaded pathology When the...

Page 211: ...s displayed The Custom Filters Window 3 Double click the New Filter to rename it A new filter must be renamed before adding additional filters Then press Enter or click outside of the filter name to a...

Page 212: ...tor Vimedix 186 4 Ensure the new filter is highlighted then select checkbox the desired pathologies The selected pathologies are automatically applied to the filter The Custom Filters Window The custo...

Page 213: ...uncheck then re check the desired custom filter To edit a Custom Filter 1 Click the Custom Filters tab 2 Ensure the desired filter is highlighted then check or uncheck the desired pathologies 3 When...

Page 214: ...g a pathology code or the Hide pathology name on the main interface Stealth mode checkbox To load a pathology in Stealth mode using a pathology code 1 Click the Load icon The Load Icon The Pathologies...

Page 215: ...pathology from the Pathologies panel The Pathologies Window 2 Select the Hide pathology name on the main interface Stealth mode checkbox The Pathologies Window 3 Click Load in the selected pathology T...

Page 216: ...with Stealth Mode Activated Selecting Modalities Select the Load button when loading a case to access the Modalities Settings window The Load Modalities Option The sex of the 20 week fetus male or fem...

Page 217: ...he Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 191 After loading the case during imaging click the modalities icon to access the Modality Settings window and turn modalities ON or OFF The Modalities Icon and Settings...

Page 218: ...uin placement display and the reference ultrasound image display The Mannequin Placement and Reference Ultrasound Image Displays In the AR Display the red reference ultrasound beam identifies the cut...

Page 219: ...t Plane Screen Once the user achieves the target cut plane the ultrasound beams align and turn green An Achieved Target Cut Plane The Vimedix simulator includes a metrics feature that allows users to...

Page 220: ...rsonal TCPs that are saved with the loaded pathology under the Personal tab in the Target cut planes window NOTE A user created or Personal TCP is only valid for the pathology that was loaded during i...

Page 221: ...igit auto generated number and the TCP category is none The New Target Cut Plane Window 4 Enter the desired name of the new target cut plane in the Name field and select a category from the Category d...

Page 222: ...available personal TCPs The Target Cut Planes Window The TCP is created and available in the Personal tab in the Target cut planes window Loading a Target Cut Plane Users load existing TCPs to practi...

Page 223: ...ut Planes Panel The Target cut planes window appears The Target Cut Planes Window 2 In the Target cut planes window select the Base or Personal tab depending on the type of target cut plane to be load...

Page 224: ...the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 198 3 Select the TCP to load from the list The Target Cut Planes Window 4 Click the Load button to launch the TCP The TCP is loaded The selected TCP The Load b...

Page 225: ...n in the same manner a trained sonographer performs an ultrasound exam To load multiple TCPs 1 Click the TCP menu button The Target Cut Planes Panel The Target cut planes window appears The Target Cut...

Page 226: ...he Base and Personal tabs using the CTRL key and navigating between tabs The Target Cut Planes Window 4 Click the Start Metrics button to launch the first TCP The first TCP loads and the Metrics begin...

Page 227: ...dow click the Unload button The TCP is unloaded Using Metrics TCP Metrics is a feature used to assess the performance of a learner trying to match a reference cut plane When a user clicks the Start Me...

Page 228: ...desired TCP from the Base or Personal tabs 3 From the Metrics Options panel users can select the Show timer checkbox When selected the timer in the Target Cut Planes panel will start running after th...

Page 229: ...on the keyboard The Target Cut Planes Panel The Metrics Summary window appears The Metrics Summary Window This window displays the completed target cut planes a summary of the basics metrics and a com...

Page 230: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 204 An expanded list of metrics appears The Metrics Summary Window...

Page 231: ...ng a metrics session by using the metrics review feature To review the metrics 1 Click the TCP and Metrics menu button located in the Target Cut Planes panel The Target cut planes window appears The T...

Page 232: ...he captured metrics can be exported using a USB storage device To transfer the metrics to a USB storage device 1 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the computer When t...

Page 233: ...r deactivate the view lock feature The Settings Section When the view lock is activated the AR and Ultrasound displays are always synchronized When view lock is deactivated the AR display can be manip...

Page 234: ...ulation panel The Structures Visibility Button NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Structures Visibility button located in the Settings section of the Simulation panel The Settings Sec...

Page 235: ...y the changes and exit the Structures Visibility window Selecting a Cross Section View Using the Cross SectionView button users can select the desired cross section view from the available options The...

Page 236: ...he Inverted Cross Section Button The Both Sides button disables the cross section view in the AR display The Both Sides Cross Button Selecting the Beam Type Using the Beam button users can choose from...

Page 237: ...Simulator 211 NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click on the appropriate beam button in the Beam section located in the Simulation panel The Beam Section The default AR beam is Semi Transparen...

Page 238: ...dge AR beam is similar to the Semi Transparent AR beam but includes a red line around the edge of the ultrasound beam An Edge AR Beam The Ultrasound AR beam displays the structures within the ultrasou...

Page 239: ...using red and green lateral borders To activate the cut plane guide click the Beam Guide button located in the Simulation panel The Beam Guide Button NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click on...

Page 240: ...ntation of the beam The Activated Beam Guide Changing the Display Layout Using the Layout button users can select the desired display layout from the available options The Layout Options The Layout bu...

Page 241: ...out Section The Split View button adjusts the interface to show the both AR and Ultrasound displays evenly The Split View Display Mode By default the interface is in Split View upon simulator startup...

Page 242: ...or Vimedix 216 The Small button adjusts the interface to a smaller AR display and a larger Ultrasound display The Small Display Mode The Large button displays a larger AR display and a smaller Ultraso...

Page 243: ...217 The Only augmented button expands the AR display and removes the Ultrasound display The Only Augmented Display Mode The Hide augmented button expands the Ultrasound display and removes the AR dis...

Page 244: ...Position button adjusts the position of the fetus in the both the AR and Ultrasound displays The Fetal Position Buttons NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the desired fetal position butt...

Page 245: ...tutorial feature 1 Obtain a view of the AR display using the probe NOTE To freeze the view while using the tutorial mode click the Probe pause button located in the Virtual Probe panel or press the s...

Page 246: ...l The Tutorial Section 3 Hover over the anatomical structures on the AR display using the mouse As the mouse scrolls over each structure the name of the structure appears near the top of the screen Th...

Page 247: ...ulator through a range of tasks covering several disciplines and skill areas Tasks include probe manipulation obtaining standard views optimizing image settings and performing measures Task results ar...

Page 248: ...ion panel The Tutorial Section The Instructional Content menu window opens The Instructional Content Menu Window 2 Under the Domain column select the desired applicable discipline 3 Under the Type col...

Page 249: ...w the on screen instructions to complete the task Instructions are also located near the top of the screen where the heart rate is usually located When all tasks are completed the Results window appea...

Page 250: ...st the Heart Rate Click the Page Up key on the keyboard to increase the Heart Rate by increments of 5 beats per minute Click the Page Down key on the keyboard to decrease the Heart Rate by increments...

Page 251: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 225 NOTE When the expanded toolbar is activated the ECG button appears in the Settings section of the Ultrasound panel The ECG Button The ECG button...

Page 252: ...medix 226 Using the Zoom Feature The Zoom button allows the user to zoom in on a specific area of the Ultrasound image To zoom in on an Ultrasound image 1 Click the Zoom button located in the Ultrasou...

Page 253: ...ings Section 2 Center the mouse in the desired zoom area on the Ultrasound display 3 Click and hold the left mouse button 4 Drag the mouse to span the desired area with the green frame The Selected Zo...

Page 254: ...ecting a Convention The Vimedix simulator contains four different conventions options Cardiology and Anesthesiology convention Radiology convention Cardiac Pediatric convention and Mayo Clinic Cardiac...

Page 255: ...elected by default For the Vimedix Ob Gyn ultrasound simulator the radiology convention is selected by default Cardiology and Anesthesiology Convention Click the Cardiology and Anesthesiology Conventi...

Page 256: ...iology Convention Click the Radiology Convention button with the circle in the upper left corner to select the radiology convention This convention is selected by default when the curvilinear probe is...

Page 257: ...th the circle in the lower left corner to select the Mayo Clinic cardiac convention The Mayo Clinic Cardiac Convention Cardiac Pediatric Convention Click the Cardiac Pediatric Convention button with t...

Page 258: ...d toolbar view click the desired measurement button located in the Measures section of the Ultrasound panel The Measures Section The Measurements button The Measurements button The Electronic Caliper...

Page 259: ...ck the Measurements button and select the Electronic Caliper button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Electronic Caliper button lo...

Page 260: ...mity of the structure to be measured A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Left click the mouse again at the opposite extremity of the structure to be me...

Page 261: ...und display To access the button click the Measurements button and select the Area button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Area b...

Page 262: ...of the area to be measured A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Using the mouse trace the periphery of the area to be measured returning to the startin...

Page 263: ...e To access the button click the Measurements button and select the Circumference button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Circumf...

Page 264: ...lay left click the mouse at any point to begin measuring A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Left click the mouse to mark the beginning point of the di...

Page 265: ...ture is only available for the electronic caliper and circumference measurement tools The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the desired measurement button located in...

Page 266: ...ove the points as desired 2 Upon finishing the measurement point adjustment click the Measurements button or the selected measurement tool button to save the adjustment Deleting a Measurement Users ar...

Page 267: ...on located in the Measures section of the Ultrasound panel The Measures Section To delete the last measurement on the Ultrasound display press the Backspace key on the keyboard or click the Delete Mea...

Page 268: ...Reports The Reports features can be used to create obstetrics reports The Ultrasound Panel NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Reports button located in the Echo Reports section of the...

Page 269: ...YN The OBGYN Reports window appears The OBGYN Reports Window If a report has not already been saved or loaded during the current session the upper left of the OBGYN Reports window indicates a new repo...

Page 270: ...report has already been created during the current session The Echo Reports window has six tabs for entering and viewing report information the Info tab the Observations tab the Measurements tab the C...

Page 271: ...e any remarkable observations during the examination To enter a measurement 1 In the Echo Reports window on the Observations tab click on the line item to be modified The Observations Tab 2 Click Save...

Page 272: ...urements Click on individual measurement groups e g Fetal Biometry Fetal Long Bones etc to expand the list and view the measurements To enter a measurement 1 In the OBGYN Reports window on the Measure...

Page 273: ...OBGYN Reports window appears showing the measurement The Measurements Tab Adding a Custom Measurement To add a custom measurement 1 From the Measurements tab click the Add Custom Measure button The M...

Page 274: ...m measurement line appears on the Measurements tab Assigning a Measurement Users can take a measurement using any measurement tool and assign the measurement to an applicable existing field in the Mea...

Page 275: ...When using the expanded toolbar view click the Reports button located in the Echo Reports section of the Ultrasound panel The Reports Button The Choose Echo Report Type window appears The Choose Echo...

Page 276: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 250 The OBGYN Reports window appears The Info Tab 5 Select the Measurements tab The Measurements Tab 6 Select the applicable measurement field...

Page 277: ...e Assign to Selected Measure button is activated appears blue The Measurements Tab 7 Click the Assign to Selected Measure button The measurement populates the selected measurement field The Measuremen...

Page 278: ...The Default calculations group is expanded to display the most common calculations Click on individual calculation groups e g Fetal Weight Gestation Age etc to expand the list and view the calculation...

Page 279: ...window appears Select OBGYN The OBGYN Reports window appears 2 From the OBGYN Reports window select the Manage Reports tab The Manage Reports tab appears The Manage Reports Tab 3 Select a report from...

Page 280: ...s tab appears The Manage Reports Tab 2 Select the desired report from the Select Report panel to modify 3 Click Load 4 Click the Info Observations Measurements Calculations and Final Report tabs and m...

Page 281: ...orts with the mouse All reports can be selected by clicking the Select All key The report name appears in the Name field 4 When multiple reports are selected the Info panel says a multiple selection h...

Page 282: ...perpendicular however the position relative to the primary beam can be adjusted using the sweep tilt and rotation settings in the Biplane Mode settings To activate the Biplane Mode click the Biplane...

Page 283: ...in the Simulation panel the Biplane View button allows users to switch the live probe view from View 1 to View 2 on the Augmented Reality display The Biplane View Button The Biplane Mode button The Pr...

Page 284: ...section of the Simulation panel The Biplane Cut Plane Section Adjusting the Biplane Settings When the Biplane Mode is activated the Biplane Settings button appears in the Settings panel located near...

Page 285: ...ck the primary and secondary views When unlocked the zoom feature can be used independently on each view When the lock feature is activated the zoom on the views will be equivalent The Rotation Type a...

Page 286: ...M mode by clicking the M mode button The M Mode Button Once M mode is activated a green line appears when the mouse is moved over the Ultrasound display The line begins at the location of the ultrasou...

Page 287: ...en the M Mode is activated the M Mode Settings button appears in the Settings panel located near the bottom of the screen The Settings Panel Click the M Mode Settings button to access the duration sli...

Page 288: ...ettings panel click the Depth of Field button to access the Depth of Field slider The Settings Panel Users can also adjust settings by using the plus or minus buttons on each side The Depth of Field S...

Page 289: ...the slider to the right To decrease the angle of the ultrasound beam move the slider to the left Users can also adjust settings by using the plus or minus buttons on each side The Angle Slider NOTE W...

Page 290: ...ontrast on the Ultrasound display move the Contrast slider to the left or right Using the plus or minus buttons on each side also increases and decreases the contrast The Contrast Slider NOTE When usi...

Page 291: ...lider to the left or right Users can also adjust settings by using the plus or minus buttons on each side The Gain Slider NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view adjust the gain by clicking on the G...

Page 292: ...n use the slider to scroll back up to 12 seconds The Recording Controls Using Capture Controls The Vimedix software is capable of capturing screen images and recording video clips of simulator activit...

Page 293: ...pecifying the length of time for videos users can specify whether to record the entire interface the Ultrasound display only or the AR display only Modifying Image and Video Capture Settings To modify...

Page 294: ...the VIMEDIX software To view an image capture 1 On the upper right side of the screen click the Captures Menu button The Capture Panel The Simulation Captures window appears and the Capture Settings t...

Page 295: ...videos and image captures currently stored on the system The Manage Tab 3 On the Manage tab from the Available Captures panel select an image capture to view The image appears in the Selected Capture...

Page 296: ...re deleted from the Vimedix system and cannot be recovered To transfer image captures and videos 1 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the Vimedix computer 2 From the C...

Page 297: ...use to select the files to export or click Select All to select all available image captures and videos 5 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the computer When the USB...

Page 298: ...nsfer success message appears The Transfer Success Message Managing Network Settings Network settings can be managed from the Connectivity window To access the Connectivity window click the Connection...

Page 299: ...iguring Proxy Settings Some networks may require the configuration of a proxy server to allow the Vimedix system access to the Internet Note that this is not always the case Please contact your IT dep...

Page 300: ...heading click the Launch button The Network Settings window appears containing custom settings options Contact your Network Administrator or IT professional for help with configuring custom network s...

Page 301: ...top of the Vimedix screen and on simulator generated reports Bob is the default patient name for the male mannequin and Catherine is the default patient name for the female mannequin Users can change...

Page 302: ...CAE VIMEDIX interface and the options are available in a drop down menu format This format is intended to simulate the monitor display on a real ultrasound machine The popup toolbar mode is activated...

Page 303: ...h of Field and Angle fields to change the settings The selected settings are applied to the Ultrasound and AR displays each time the simulator is started NOTE The gain contrast depth of field and angl...

Page 304: ...yn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 278 Users can hide the toolbars to increase the size of the AR and Ultrasound displays The VIMEDIX Simulator Interface To hide the toolbars click the Toolbars icon The...

Page 305: ...n Toolbars Mode Accessing the Help Menu From the help menu users can access the Vimedix User Guide review simulator version updates browse Frequently Asked Questions and submit bug reports To access t...

Page 306: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 280 The Help window appears The Help Window...

Page 307: ...tor 281 Manual The Manual tab is selected by default and displays an electronic version of the user guide The Manual Tab Versions Click on the Versions tab to view the latest features associated with...

Page 308: ...tor Vimedix 282 FAQ Click on the FAQ tab to view the troubleshooting tips for frequently asked questions The FAQ Tab Bug Report Click on the Bug report tab to report an issue with the software The Bug...

Page 309: ...ick in the Bug Report text box and describe the nature of the problem in the text box provided 2 Click Submit when finished The Bug Report Tab The confirmation message will appear when the Bug Report...

Page 310: ...lick on the Access tab to confirm which packages and the types of subscriptions that were purchased for your Vimedix simulator The Access Tab Shutting Down To shut down the simulator 1 Click the Exit...

Page 311: ...d contains a message asking if you are sure you want to exit the simulator The Exit Window 2 In the Exit window click Exit The system shut down screen appears The System Shut Down Screen When the moni...

Page 312: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 286...

Page 313: ...Interface Overview The Vimedix simulator interface consists of the Augmented Reality AR display the Ultrasound display and multiple features that allow the user to perform various functions and adjust...

Page 314: ...mulator Vimedix 288 ultrasound beam placement to help the learner generate an accurate ultrasound image Structures and artifacts can be removed from view for learning purposes using the Structures Vis...

Page 315: ...ing the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 289 Simulation Panel The buttons under the Simulation panel on the left side of the interface allow the user to customize the training experience The Simulation Pan...

Page 316: ...The expanded panel view is available and it can be accessed by deselecting the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox in the Settings window The Simulation Panel Expanded View NOTE The OBGYN fetal positioning bu...

Page 317: ...are shown on the AR and Ultrasound displays Located in the Biplane section the Biplane View button allows users to select an Augmented Reality view based on either the primary or second ary ultrasoun...

Page 318: ...th only the Ultrasound display Located in the Tutorial section the Tutorial button activates the Tutorial mode In Tutorial mode users can scroll over different anatomical struc tures using the mouse i...

Page 319: ...e Split View interface shows the ultrasound image and contains different features to achieve the desired view The Ultrasound Display Located in the ObGyn section the Transverse button sets the fetus i...

Page 320: ...b Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 294 Ultrasound Panel The buttons under the Ultrasound panel on the right side of the interface are used to modify and interact with the Ultrasound display The Ultras...

Page 321: ...nded panel view is available and it can be accessed by deselecting the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox in the Settings window The Ultrasound Panel Expanded View For more information on expanding the panel...

Page 322: ...d panel when the Use Popup Toolbar checkbox is deselected Located in the Settings section the Gain slider controls the gain on the Ultrasound display This slider is only found in the Ultrasound panel...

Page 323: ...the Ultrasound display Located in the Measures section the Circumference Measurement button enables the circumference measurement tool to measure circumference of the anatomy in the Ultrasound displa...

Page 324: ...the Biplane Settings button allows users to adjust characteristics of the Biplane view in the Ultrasound display Located in the Echo Reports section the Reports button allows users to create complete...

Page 325: ...the Ultrasound display Located in the Settings panel the Biplane Settings button allows users to access the Biplane Settings window to adjust settings Located in the Settings panel the M Mode Setting...

Page 326: ...ck the Mouse button to control the various views of the simulator with the computer mouse The Mouse Button To move the body using the mouse without moving the ultrasound beam 1 Click and hold the left...

Page 327: ...me to deactivate unlock the viewlock The Settings Section 2 Once the view lock is disabled place the cursor in the AR display 3 Click and hold the right button on the mouse 4 Drag the mouse To move th...

Page 328: ...ivated and the probe can be used to scan the mannequin The Probe Button Using the Curvilinear Probe NOTE The curvilinear probe is only provided for users who have purchased the FAST Abdominal or Ob Gy...

Page 329: ...The endovaginal probe is only compatible with 8 week module normal case and pathologies To use the endovaginal probe slowly insert the probe tip into the vaginal insert If the probe is utilized in a...

Page 330: ...abnormalities in ultrasound images Click the Load icon to access pathologies The Load Icon The Pathologies window appears The Pathologies Window Users can find and load pathologies using the features...

Page 331: ...ria Users have the option to narrow the pathologies displayed in the Pathologies panel based on the type of module FAST and ICCU area of focus OBGYN Abdominal Cardiac and Pleural availability Availabl...

Page 332: ...m the Filters panel The Filters Panel NOTE Information for creating Custom Filters follows this section The pathologies update automatically in the Pathologies panel If no criteria is selected all ava...

Page 333: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 307 The pathology selection expands The Pathologies Window 4 Click the Load button The Selected Pathology The Load button...

Page 334: ...logies Loading window contains a brief synopsis of the patient s history and a Continue button Users must click the Continue button after reviewing the synopsis to access the loaded pathology When the...

Page 335: ...s displayed The Custom Filters Window 3 Double click the New Filter to rename it A new filter must be renamed before adding additional filters Then press Enter or click outside of the filter name to a...

Page 336: ...tor Vimedix 310 4 Ensure the new filter is highlighted then select checkbox the desired pathologies The selected pathologies are automatically applied to the filter The Custom Filters Window The custo...

Page 337: ...uncheck then re check the desired custom filter To edit a Custom Filter 1 Click the Custom Filters tab 2 Ensure the desired filter is highlighted then check or uncheck the desired pathologies 3 When...

Page 338: ...g a pathology code or the Hide pathology name on the main interface Stealth mode checkbox To load a pathology in Stealth mode using a pathology code 1 Click the Load icon The Load Icon The Pathologies...

Page 339: ...pathology from the Pathologies panel The Pathologies Window 2 Select the Hide pathology name on the main interface Stealth mode checkbox The Pathologies Window 3 Click Load in the selected pathology T...

Page 340: ...with Stealth Mode Activated Selecting Modalities Select the Load button when loading a case to access the Modalities Settings window The Load Modalities Option The sex of the 20 week fetus male or fem...

Page 341: ...he Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 315 After loading the case during imaging click the modalities icon to access the Modality Settings window and turn modalities ON or OFF The Modalities Icon and Settings...

Page 342: ...uin placement display and the reference ultrasound image display The Mannequin Placement and Reference Ultrasound Image Displays In the AR Display the red reference ultrasound beam identifies the cut...

Page 343: ...t Plane Screen Once the user achieves the target cut plane the ultrasound beams align and turn green An Achieved Target Cut Plane The Vimedix simulator includes a metrics feature that allows users to...

Page 344: ...rsonal TCPs that are saved with the loaded pathology under the Personal tab in the Target cut planes window NOTE A user created or Personal TCP is only valid for the pathology that was loaded during i...

Page 345: ...igit auto generated number and the TCP category is none The New Target Cut Plane Window 4 Enter the desired name of the new target cut plane in the Name field and select a category from the Category d...

Page 346: ...available personal TCPs The Target Cut Planes Window The TCP is created and available in the Personal tab in the Target cut planes window Loading a Target Cut Plane Users load existing TCPs to practi...

Page 347: ...ut Planes Panel The Target cut planes window appears The Target Cut Planes Window 2 In the Target cut planes window select the Base or Personal tab depending on the type of target cut plane to be load...

Page 348: ...the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 322 3 Select the TCP to load from the list The Target Cut Planes Window 4 Click the Load button to launch the TCP The TCP is loaded The selected TCP The Load b...

Page 349: ...n in the same manner a trained sonographer performs an ultrasound exam To load multiple TCPs 1 Click the TCP menu button The Target Cut Planes Panel The Target cut planes window appears The Target Cut...

Page 350: ...he Base and Personal tabs using the CTRL key and navigating between tabs The Target Cut Planes Window 4 Click the Start Metrics button to launch the first TCP The first TCP loads and the Metrics begin...

Page 351: ...dow click the Unload button The TCP is unloaded Using Metrics TCP Metrics is a feature used to assess the performance of a learner trying to match a reference cut plane When a user clicks the Start Me...

Page 352: ...desired TCP from the Base or Personal tabs 3 From the Metrics Options panel users can select the Show timer checkbox When selected the timer in the Target Cut Planes panel will start running after th...

Page 353: ...on the keyboard The Target Cut Planes Panel The Metrics Summary window appears The Metrics Summary Window This window displays the completed target cut planes a summary of the basics metrics and a com...

Page 354: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 328 An expanded list of metrics appears The Metrics Summary Window...

Page 355: ...ng a metrics session by using the metrics review feature To review the metrics 1 Click the TCP and Metrics menu button located in the Target Cut Planes panel The Target cut planes window appears The T...

Page 356: ...he captured metrics can be exported using a USB storage device To transfer the metrics to a USB storage device 1 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the computer When t...

Page 357: ...time to deactivate unlock the viewlock Settings section of the Simulation panel to activate or deactivate the view lock feature The Settings Section When the view lock is activated the AR and Ultrasou...

Page 358: ...in the Structures Visibility window To modify structures visibility 1 Click on the Structures Visibility button located in the Simulation panel The Structures Visibility Button NOTE When using the exp...

Page 359: ...left column to remove structures from the AR display 3 Uncheck the boxes in the right column to remove artifacts from the Ultrasound display NOTE Some structures cannot be removed from the Ultrasound...

Page 360: ...lbar view click the desired cross section button located in the Cross Section View section of the Simulation panel The Cross Section View Section The Normal button enables the Normal cut plane view By...

Page 361: ...iew in the AR display The Both Sides Cross Button Selecting the Beam Type Using the Beam button users can choose from three available beam options The selected beam determines how the ultrasound beam...

Page 362: ...lator Vimedix 336 NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click on the appropriate beam button in the Beam section located in the Simulation panel The Beam Section The default AR beam is Semi Transp...

Page 363: ...AR beam is similar to the Semi Transparent AR beam but includes a red line around the edge of the ultrasound beam An Edge AR Beam The Ultrasound AR beam displays the structures within the ultrasound b...

Page 364: ...eam using red and green lateral borders To activate the cut plane guide click the Beam Guide button located in the Simulation panel The Beam Guide Button NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view clic...

Page 365: ...ion of the beam The Activated Beam Guide Changing the Display Layout Using the Layout button users can select the desired display layout from the available options The Layout Options The Layout button...

Page 366: ...Layout Section The Split View button adjusts the interface to show the both AR and Ultrasound displays evenly The Split View Display Mode By default the interface is in Split View upon simulator star...

Page 367: ...ulator 341 The Small button adjusts the interface to a smaller AR display and a larger Ultrasound display The Small Display Mode The Large button displays a larger AR display and a smaller Ultrasound...

Page 368: ...edix 342 The Only augmented button expands the AR display and removes the Ultrasound display The Only Augmented Display Mode The Hide augmented button expands the Ultrasound display and removes the AR...

Page 369: ...ition button adjusts the position of the fetus in the both the AR and Ultrasound displays The Fetal Position Buttons NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the desired fetal position button l...

Page 370: ...the tutorial feature 1 Obtain a view of the AR display using the probe NOTE To freeze the view while using the tutorial mode click the Probe pause button located in the Virtual Probe panel or press t...

Page 371: ...e Tutorial Section 3 Hover over the anatomical structures on the AR display using the mouse As the mouse scrolls over each structure the name of the structure appears near the top of the screen The AR...

Page 372: ...simulator through a range of tasks covering several disciplines and skill areas Tasks include probe manipulation obtaining standard views optimizing image settings and performing measures Task result...

Page 373: ...panel The Tutorial Section The Instructional Content menu window opens The Instructional Content Menu Window 2 Under the Domain column select the desired applicable discipline 3 Under the Type column...

Page 374: ...ollow the on screen instructions to complete the task Instructions are also located near the top of the screen where the heart rate is usually located When all tasks are completed the Results window a...

Page 375: ...he Heart Rate Click the Page Up key on the keyboard to increase the Heart Rate by increments of 5 beats per minute Click the Page Down key on the keyboard to decrease the Heart Rate by increments of 5...

Page 376: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator Vimedix 350 NOTE When the expanded toolbar is activated the ECG button appears in the Settings section of the Ultrasound panel The ECG Button The ECG button...

Page 377: ...r 351 Using the Zoom Feature The Zoom button allows the user to zoom in on a specific area of the Ultrasound image To zoom in on an Ultrasound image 1 Click the Zoom button located in the Ultrasound p...

Page 378: ...Settings Section 2 Center the mouse in the desired zoom area on the Ultrasound display 3 Click and hold the left mouse button 4 Drag the mouse to span the desired area with the green frame The Selecte...

Page 379: ...ng a Convention The Vimedix simulator contains four different conventions options Cardiology and Anesthesiology convention Radiology convention Cardiac Pediatric convention and Mayo Clinic Cardiac con...

Page 380: ...is selected by default For the Vimedix Ob Gyn ultrasound simulator the radiology convention is selected by default Cardiology and Anesthesiology Convention Click the Cardiology and Anesthesiology Conv...

Page 381: ...gy Convention Click the Radiology Convention button with the circle in the upper left corner to select the radiology convention This convention is selected by default when the curvilinear probe is con...

Page 382: ...n with the circle in the lower left corner to select the Mayo Clinic cardiac convention The Mayo Clinic Cardiac Convention Cardiac Pediatric Convention Click the Cardiac Pediatric Convention button wi...

Page 383: ...olbar view click the desired measurement button located in the Measures section of the Ultrasound panel The Measures Section The Measurements button The Measurements button The Electronic Caliper butt...

Page 384: ...click the Measurements button and select the Electronic Caliper button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Electronic Caliper butto...

Page 385: ...of the structure to be measured A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Left click the mouse again at the opposite extremity of the structure to be measur...

Page 386: ...rasound display To access the button click the Measurements button and select the Area button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Ar...

Page 387: ...the area to be measured A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Using the mouse trace the periphery of the area to be measured returning to the starting po...

Page 388: ...rence To access the button click the Measurements button and select the Circumference button from the drop down options The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Cir...

Page 389: ...left click the mouse at any point to begin measuring A marker appears on the Ultrasound display in the place where the mouse is clicked 3 Left click the mouse to mark the beginning point of the diamet...

Page 390: ...feature is only available for the electronic caliper and circumference measurement tools The Measurements Options NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the desired measurement button locate...

Page 391: ...the points as desired 2 Upon finishing the measurement point adjustment click the Measurements button or the selected measurement tool button to save the adjustment Deleting a Measurement Users are ab...

Page 392: ...button located in the Measures section of the Ultrasound panel The Measures Section To delete the last measurement on the Ultrasound display press the Backspace key on the keyboard or click the Delete...

Page 393: ...rts The Reports features can be used to create obstetrics reports The Ultrasound Panel NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Reports button located in the Echo Reports section of the Ult...

Page 394: ...OBGYN The OBGYN Reports window appears The OBGYN Reports Window If a report has not already been saved or loaded during the current session the upper left of the OBGYN Reports window indicates a new...

Page 395: ...rt has already been created during the current session The Echo Reports window has six tabs for entering and viewing report information the Info tab the Observations tab the Measurements tab the Calcu...

Page 396: ...note any remarkable observations during the examination To enter a measurement 1 In the Echo Reports window on the Observations tab click on the line item to be modified The Observations Tab 2 Click...

Page 397: ...ents Click on individual measurement groups e g Fetal Biometry Fetal Long Bones etc to expand the list and view the measurements To enter a measurement 1 In the OBGYN Reports window on the Measurement...

Page 398: ...The OBGYN Reports window appears showing the measurement The Measurements Tab Adding a Custom Measurement To add a custom measurement 1 From the Measurements tab click the Add Custom Measure button T...

Page 399: ...asurement line appears on the Measurements tab Assigning a Measurement Users can take a measurement using any measurement tool and assign the measurement to an applicable existing field in the Measure...

Page 400: ...NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view click the Reports button located in the Echo Reports section of the Ultrasound panel The Reports Button The Choose Echo Report Type window appears The Choose...

Page 401: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 375 The OBGYN Reports window appears The Info Tab 5 Select the Measurements tab The Measurements Tab 6 Select the applicable measurement field...

Page 402: ...6 The Assign to Selected Measure button is activated appears blue The Measurements Tab 7 Click the Assign to Selected Measure button The measurement populates the selected measurement field The Measur...

Page 403: ...Default calculations group is expanded to display the most common calculations Click on individual calculation groups e g Fetal Weight Gestation Age etc to expand the list and view the calculations Th...

Page 404: ...Type window appears Select OBGYN The OBGYN Reports window appears 2 From the OBGYN Reports window select the Manage Reports tab The Manage Reports tab appears The Manage Reports Tab 3 Select a report...

Page 405: ...b appears The Manage Reports Tab 2 Select the desired report from the Select Report panel to modify 3 Click Load 4 Click the Info Observations Measurements Calculations and Final Report tabs and make...

Page 406: ...reports with the mouse All reports can be selected by clicking the Select All key The report name appears in the Name field 4 When multiple reports are selected the Info panel says a multiple selecti...

Page 407: ...pendicular however the position relative to the primary beam can be adjusted using the sweep tilt and rotation settings in the Biplane Mode settings To activate the Biplane Mode click the Biplane Mode...

Page 408: ...ted in the Simulation panel the Biplane View button allows users to switch the live probe view from View 1 to View 2 on the Augmented Reality display The Biplane View Button The Biplane Mode button Th...

Page 409: ...tion of the Simulation panel The Biplane Cut Plane Section Adjusting the Biplane Settings When the Biplane Mode is activated the Biplane Settings button appears in the Settings panel located near the...

Page 410: ...unlock the primary and secondary views When unlocked the zoom feature can be used independently on each view When the lock feature is activated the zoom on the views will be equivalent The Rotation Ty...

Page 411: ...de by clicking the M mode button The M Mode Button Once M mode is activated a green line appears when the mouse is moved over the Ultrasound display The line begins at the location of the ultrasound p...

Page 412: ...s When the M Mode is activated the M Mode Settings button appears in the Settings panel located near the bottom of the screen The Settings Panel Click the M Mode Settings button to access the duration...

Page 413: ...ngs panel click the Depth of Field button to access the Depth of Field slider The Settings Panel Users can also adjust settings by using the plus or minus buttons on each side The Depth of Field Slide...

Page 414: ...move the slider to the right To decrease the angle of the ultrasound beam move the slider to the left Users can also adjust settings by using the plus or minus buttons on each side The Angle Slider NO...

Page 415: ...ast on the Ultrasound display move the Contrast slider to the left or right Using the plus or minus buttons on each side also increases and decreases the contrast The Contrast Slider NOTE When using t...

Page 416: ...in slider to the left or right Users can also adjust settings by using the plus or minus buttons on each side The Gain Slider NOTE When using the expanded toolbar view adjust the gain by clicking on t...

Page 417: ...e the slider to scroll back up to 12 seconds The Recording Controls Using Capture Controls The Vimedix software is capable of capturing screen images and recording video clips of simulator activity Ca...

Page 418: ...to specifying the length of time for videos users can specify whether to record the entire interface the Ultrasound display only or the AR display only Modifying Image and Video Capture Settings To mo...

Page 419: ...VIMEDIX software To view an image capture 1 On the upper right side of the screen click the Captures Menu button The Capture Panel The Simulation Captures window appears and the Capture Settings tab i...

Page 420: ...the videos and image captures currently stored on the system The Manage Tab 3 On the Manage tab from the Available Captures panel select an image capture to view The image appears in the Selected Capt...

Page 421: ...eleted from the Vimedix system and cannot be recovered To transfer image captures and videos 1 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the Vimedix computer 2 From the Captu...

Page 422: ...e mouse to select the files to export or click Select All to select all available image captures and videos 5 Insert a USB storage device in one of the USB ports on the front of the computer When the...

Page 423: ...r success message appears The Transfer Success Message Managing Network Settings Network settings can be managed from the Connectivity window To access the Connectivity window click the Connection ico...

Page 424: ...Configuring Proxy Settings Some networks may require the configuration of a proxy server to allow the Vimedix system access to the Internet Note that this is not always the case Please contact your IT...

Page 425: ...ding click the Launch button The Network Settings window appears containing custom settings options Contact your Network Administrator or IT professional for help with configuring custom network setti...

Page 426: ...the top of the Vimedix screen and on simulator generated reports Bob is the default patient name for the male mannequin and Catherine is the default patient name for the female mannequin Users can cha...

Page 427: ...VIMEDIX interface and the options are available in a drop down menu format This format is intended to simulate the monitor display on a real ultrasound machine The popup toolbar mode is activated by d...

Page 428: ...Depth of Field and Angle fields to change the settings The selected settings are applied to the Ultrasound and AR displays each time the simulator is started NOTE The gain contrast depth of field and...

Page 429: ...Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 403 Users can hide the toolbars to increase the size of the AR and Ultrasound displays The VIMEDIX Simulator Interface To hide the toolbars click the Toolbars icon The Tool...

Page 430: ...idden Toolbars Mode Accessing the Help Menu From the help menu users can access the Vimedix User Guide review simulator version updates browse Frequently Asked Questions and submit bug reports To acce...

Page 431: ...Using the Ob Gyn Ultrasound Simulator 405 The Help window appears The Help Window...

Page 432: ...Vimedix 406 Manual The Manual tab is selected by default and displays an electronic version of the user guide The Manual Tab Versions Click on the Versions tab to view the latest features associated w...

Page 433: ...mulator 407 FAQ Click on the FAQ tab to view the troubleshooting tips for frequently asked questions The FAQ Tab Bug Report Click on the Bug report tab to report an issue with the software The Bug Rep...

Page 434: ...1 Click in the Bug Report text box and describe the nature of the problem in the text box provided 2 Click Submit when finished The Bug Report Tab The confirmation message will appear when the Bug Rep...

Page 435: ...on the Access tab to confirm which packages and the types of subscriptions that were purchased for your Vimedix simulator The Access Tab Shutting Down To shut down the simulator 1 Click the Exit icon...

Page 436: ...s and contains a message asking if you are sure you want to exit the simulator The Exit Window 2 In the Exit window click Exit The system shut down screen appears The System Shut Down Screen When the...

Page 437: ...edix simulator is designed to give learners an exploratory environment to practice using an ultrasound machine The Bob 1 3 male mannequin is required to use the HaloLense with the Vimedix Augmented Re...

Page 438: ...h the Augmented Reality AR display The HaloLense display adds multiple features that allow the user to view i3D holographic images overlaid on the Bob 1 3 mannequin The HaloLense Interface 3D AR anato...

Page 439: ...o be awaken from sleep mode To wake the HaloLense from Sleep Mode Hold the Power button down for 3 seconds After the first time turn on the HaloLense by pressing the Power button TIP LED lights near t...

Page 440: ...r lights up in a wave pattern TIP Put the HaloLense in sleep mode by briefly pressing the Power button The battery indicator shows the battery level in increments when the HoloLens is on When only one...

Page 441: ...of the time bloom is only needed once to get to Start but sometimes the user will need to bloom twice If a user is uncertain what to do blooming is a good way to get reoriented Bloom may also be used...

Page 442: ...A gaze can be used to move the cursor and highlight apps and other holograms for selection The cursor follows whole head movements as opposed to simple movement of the eyes Holograms are highlighted...

Page 443: ...Using HaloLense 417 Gaze Air Tap Use air tap along with gaze to select apps and other holograms To Use Air Tap 1 Gaze at a hologram...

Page 444: ...then point your index finger straight up toward the ceiling 3 Keep your elbow low and comfortable 4 Tap your finger down then quickly raise it back up again Air Tap Down Air Tap Up Tap and Hold To ta...

Page 445: ...to position the app Know Your Surroundings Getting around HoloLens is a bit different from using Windows on other devices Instead of moving the cursor with a mouse you use your gaze Instead of clickin...

Page 446: ...ng HoloLens in a completely dark environment that keeps you from seeing visual cues with your peripheral vision Consider Keeping Your First Sessions Brief Start slowly and look around to get a feel fo...

Page 447: ...al adapter before plugging the AC adapter into a power outlet make sure the prong assembly is of the proper configuration for the power outlet and fully seated into the adapter Battery Safety The Halo...

Page 448: ...rns follow these guidelines Allow for adequate air circulation under and around the device Use caution when operating your device with a pillow blanket hat or other soft material contacting the device...

Page 449: ...erials commonly used in wearable consumer electronic devices However certain people may develop skin irritation due to allergies or sensitivities To reduce the risk of skin irritation Wipe your device...

Page 450: ...Using HaloLense Vimedix 424 The Vimedix AR menu hierarchy is as follows Vimedix AR Menu Hierarchy...

Page 451: ...ose systems not under a support and maintenance plan service will be provided as required on a Time and Materials basis The principal period of on site support customer s local time is Monday through...

Page 452: ...com CAE Healthcare Customer Service Canada Monday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m ET Toll Free 1 877 223 6273 Email can service caehealthcare com CAE Healthcare Customer Service Europe Middle East a...

Page 453: ...n 1 Place a damp non abrasive cloth placed over the tip of the endovaginal probe 2 Insert the probe with the cloth over it into the vaginal insert NOTE Do not use excessive force or push the probe too...

Page 454: ...Care and Maintenance Vimedix 428 NOTE Prior to using the mannequin after storage allow the mannequin enough time to reach ambient temperature...

Page 455: ...s Why does my image look funny or inaccurate 1 Ensure the probe has been calibrated correctly If the probe was not calibrated properly the axis is offset and the image is distorted Disconnect the prob...

Page 456: ...Internet and your Network Administrator or IT professional has granted access to the Vimedix update server See ManagingNetwork Settingsfor more information Also be sure to accept the auto update when...

Page 457: ...ls Home Target Cut Planes Opens the Target Cut Plane menu Space bar Pause Unpause Freezes or unfreezes the display image Enter Stop Metrics Stops current metrics session Increase Contrast Increases co...

Page 458: ...rol of the ultra sound image K ECG Displays or hides ECG tracing L Circumference Measurement Activates or deactivates the circumference mea surement feature M M mode Activates or deactivates M mode O...

Page 459: ...because the organs move within the scan ning plane Move the probe With view lock turned off press and hold the left mouse button in the AR display and move the mouse The ultrasound image changes becau...

Page 460: ...Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls Vimedix 434...

Page 461: ...gram For the male mannequin the X Y Z coordinate system origin is located in proximity to the mannequin s heart For the female mannequin the X Y Z coordinate system origin is located just superior to...

Page 462: ...l in direction of positive rotation for that axis Absolute pitch and roll values are 0 when the ultrasound beam is parallel to the xy plane Absolute yaw value is 0 when the beam centerline coincides w...

Page 463: ...al probe distance travelled between when the Start Metrics button was pressed and the Stop Metrics button was pressed see detailed section for calculation details Total Angular Movement for Cut Plane...

Page 464: ...sition relative to the coordinate system origin Captured Cut Plane Probe Orientation The absolute roll pitch yaw orientations of the captured cut plane ultrasound probe position relative to the coordi...

Page 465: ...each time step since time 0 The distance travelled during a time step between start position 1 and end position 2 is calculated as sqrt X2 X1 2 Y2 Y1 2 Z2 Z1 2 X Position Difference Target cm The rela...

Page 466: ...ifference Target degrees The relative pitch orientation difference between the ultrasound probe and the target cut plane ultrasound probe position Yaw Difference Target degrees The relative yaw orient...

Page 467: ...al A3 Normal Patient 2 Montreal Heart Institute heart template enhanced lung A32 Normal Patient 3 Montreal Heart Institute heart template enhanced lung enhanced abdomen A33 Recent Anterior Myocardial...

Page 468: ...ilated Cardiomyopathy Very Severe Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction V15 Fine Ventricular Fibrillation K11 Pulmonary Hypertension P1 Pulmonary Hypertension in a COPD Patient D1 Pathology Code Acute...

Page 469: ...y Artery Disease Wall Motion Abnormalities in the 3 Coronary Territories C7 Dilated Cardiomyopathy Moderate Biventricular Systolic Dysfunction D4 Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus L1 Thrombus in Transit...

Page 470: ...Heart Institute Takotsubo MHI9 Montreal Heart Institute VSD CIV Post Infarct MHI10 Pathology Code Abdominal Compartment Syndrome MHI11 Dynamic Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction MHI14 Floatin...

Page 471: ...EER6 Aortic Dissection TEER7 Large Cardiac Mass TEER8 Acute MR Post AVR TEER9 Prosthesis Dysfunction Post MVR TEER10 Pathology Code Normal A3 Normal Patient 2 A32 Normal Patient 3 A33 Free Fluid Hepat...

Page 472: ...e C10 Choledocolithiasis C13 Exophytic Renal Cyst E1 Hepatomegaly L3 Kidney Stones K12 Pancreatic Pseudocyst P2 Splenomegaly S4 Pathology Code Chronic Pancreatitis C9 Gallbladder Polyp G1 Hepatic Haem...

Page 473: ...n L7 Pancreatitis P3 Pyelonephritis P4 Renal Abscess R3 Renal Cyst Rupture R4 Schlerosing Cholangitis S5 Pathology Code Adenocarcinoma of the Gallbladder A20 Bochdalek Hernia B7 Calcified Granulomas C...

Page 474: ...code must have either a 0 or 1 Examples AAA2 Small Renal AAA2 10100 Small Renal with Digestive system gas ON Free Fluid ON Pathology Code Medium Suprarenal AAA1 Small Renal AAA2 Medium Renal AAA3 Lef...

Page 475: ...ection Morrison s Pouch Large F6 Free Fluid Bilateral Renal Pouch Small F10 Left Lateral Trauma H14 Spleen Rupture S6 Small Pericardial Effusion S7 Pathology Code Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm A14 Abdomin...

Page 476: ...Bilateral Diaphragmatic Dysfunction PL2 Bilateral Pulmonary Edema PL4 Central Pneumonia PL3 Complete Pleural Effusion PL6 Empyema PL5 Normal Enhanced Heart and Lungs A32 Pneumonia PL7 Pneumothorax PL8...

Page 477: ...ek Pathologies The following are additional pathologies available for purchase for the Endovaginal Module on the VIMEDIX Ob Gyn ultrasound simulator Pathology Code Normal Fetus 8 weeks 8weeks01 Indivi...

Page 478: ...Code Amniotic Band Syndrome 12 weeks 12weeks10 Anencephaly 12 weeks 12weeks11 Cephalocele 1 12 weeks 12weeks08 Cephalocele 2 12 weeks 12weeks09 Megacystis 12 weeks 12weeks12 Normal Fetus 12 weeks 12we...

Page 479: ...OB002 Choroid Plexus Cyst Small OB021 Cleft Lip and Palate OB029 Cleft Palate OB025 Cloacal Bladder Extrophy OB011 Dandy Walker Syndrome OB022 Esophageal Atresia OB018 Fetal Growth Retardation Shorten...

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