GE LOGIQ 7, Basic User Manual

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Optimizing the Image
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Depth
Description Depth controls the distance over which the B-Mode images
anatomy. To visualize deeper structures, increase the depth. If
there is a large part of the display which is unused at the bottom,
decrease the depth.
Adjusting Each adjustment cycles you to the next Depth setting. Imaging
and display parameters adjust automatically.
To increase/decrease, adjust Depth .
You can reverse how the Depth control functions on the Utility ->
System -> General page.
Values Depth increments vary by probe and application. Depth displays
on the monitor in centimeters.
Depth values are returned to the factory or user preset value
when you change the following: Probe, Exam Category/Exam
Calc, or New Patient.
Benefits Depth adjusts your field of view. It increases your field of view to
look at larger or deeper structures; it decreases your field of
view to look at structures near the skin line.
Affect on other
controls After adjusting the depth, you may need to adjust the TGC and
focus.
Changing Depth,
• Erases real-time calculations graphics on the display (but
not the completed results on the worksheet page).
Bioeffects Changing the depth may change the TI and/or MI. Observe the
output display for possible effects.
HINTS
Make sure enough space is left below the anatomy of interest
to demonstrate shadowing or enhancement.