GE LOGIQ 7, Basic User Manual

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Small Parts
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Thyroid length, width, and height
Each of these is a standard distance measurement. Length and
height are typically measured in the sagittal plane. Width is
measured in the transverse/axial plane.
To measure thyroid length, width, or height:
1. On the Exam Calcs tab, select the Small Parts folder.
2. Select the Thyroid folder.
3. Select the appropriate orientation (side): Right or Left.
4. Select
Thyroid L , Thyroid W , or Thyroid H .
An active caliper displays.
5. Perform a standard distance measurement:
a. To position the active caliper at the start point, move the
Trackball .
b. To fix the start point, press Set .
The system fixes the first caliper and displays a second
active caliper, if preset accordingly.
c. To position the second active caliper at the end point,
move the Trackball .
A dotted line connects the measurement points.
d. To complete the measurement, press Set .
The system displays the distance value in the Results
Window.
6. To make the second and third distance measurement,
repeat steps 2–3.
After you complete the third distance measurement, the
system displays the thyroid volume in the Results Window.