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Patient Registration
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Patient Scan Procedure (cont’d)
3. A real-time image appears on the monitor through
the following controls:
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Orient the probe on the patient based on the
study to be performed or view to be obtained.
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Increase or decrease the overall GAIN, NEAR
and FAR gain controls and DYNAMIC RANGE
to obtain the desired Image quality.
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If the image is not bright, increase the overall
‘Gain’ until the appropriate brightness is
obtained. The amplitude of returning echoes
should be optimally displayed.
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Increase DYNAMIC RANGE to get a
smoother image.
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Decrease
DYNAMIC RANGE to get an image
with more contrast.
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Position the FOCUS marker in the area of
interest.
4. Press FREEZE to stop image acquisition and to
start measurements.
5. Refer to the Chapter on General Measurements
for details on making measurements.
6. Enter comments on the image area if required.
7. The image and the report page can be printed
using a Video Graphic Printer. Patient’s Name
and Identification Number is transferred with each
Image during hard copy printing.