Esaote MyLabX75VET, Getting Started

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I N T R O D U C T I O N
MyLab
- G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 1 - 3
GETTI
NG STARTED
Intended audience
MyLab
manuals are written for sonographers, physicians, and biomedical
engineers who have been trained on basic ultrasound principles and
techniques.
Before reading these instructions for use, you need to be familiar with
ultrasound techniques. Sonography training and clinical procedures are not
included here.
Veterinary Use
Esaote offers dedicated software intended for veterinary use, providing
specific probes and measurements.
WARNING
The application of our imaging diagnostic devices to other species/
practices as well as for conventional species is done under veterinary
specialist's exclusive responsibility, knowledge and belief.
Disclaimer
Ultrasound scanner should only be used by persons who are fully trained in
its safe and proper operation. They should have detailed knowledge of
ultrasound scanner, they should be aware of its specifications, accuracy and
limitations, and should be able to manipulate the ultrasound scanner correctly
in order to ensure that patient diagnosis and management are not
compromised. For this reason, anyone operating the ultrasound scanner
should read and understand the ultrasound scanner operating manual.
Ultrasound scanner, transducers, cables, monitor and image recorders should
be regularly inspected and kept on acceptable levels of performance. In case
of device failure to operate correctly, the operator should contact the nearest
Esaote Service Office.
Special attention should be dedicated to intra-cavitary probes (e.g. vaginal,
rectal or oesophageal probes). They should be cleaned according to
established protocols (AIUM guidelines for cleaning probes) and should not
be used if there is noticeable self-heating of the probe when operating in air.
Particular care should be taken if trans-vaginal probes are to be used to
investigate a pregnancy during the first 10 weeks after LMP.
The images and calculations provided by ultrasound scanner should never be
regarded as the only basis for clinical diagnosis. They are intended to be just