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Scanning
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EchoNous Bladder & Vein User Guide
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Tap Ultrasound Imaging to perform a general ultrasound examination. Choose the appropriate scan preset
from the list. This option is only available when connected to a bladder probe.
• Tap Vascular Access to perform a vascular access scan . This option is only available when connected to an
EchoNous Vein probe.
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Tap Training Video Library to view a series of instructional videos.
• Tap Scan Review to review locally stored examinations. This option is not available if Local Storage is disabled
in Settings .
Bladder scanning
Measuring bladder volume
1.
To start a exam, from the Home screen, tap Bladder Volume.
2.
Select the appropriate patient type (Normal, Pediatric, Deep, or Pregnant):
—
Normal:
BMI less than 30
— Deep: BMI greater than or equal to 30 or scar tissue present
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Pediatric:
Weight under 27 kg
— Pregnant: Active pregnancy
3.
Lay the patient as flat as can be tolerated.
4.
If necessary, palpate the patient’s pubic bone, and place a generous volume of gel just above (about 1 inch or
2.5 cm) the pubic bone
(see
FIGURE 16. Place transducer and start ).
FIGURE 16. Place transducer and start