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Measurement and Analysis
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Vivid i User’s Manual
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Introduction
The Vivid i Ultrasound unit provides functionality for two
measurement conventions:
A study is a set of
related measure-
ments, or measure-
ments that are
logically grouped
together. The mea-
surements in a
study are some-
times used in a for-
mula to calculate
new parameters
(e.g. biplane volume
with EF, SV and
CO).
• Assign and Measure (Measure Protocols) : the user
selects a study consisting in a set of pre-labeled
measurements related to the active scanning mode and
clinical application. The user is prompted through the
measurements in the order of the measurement labels. A
set of tools is implemented to make the measurement
process as fast and easy as possible for the user:
• The user is guided through the study: an auto-sequence
functionality automatically selects the next
measurement in a study.
• The selected measurement is highlighted in the
Measurement menu .
• The performed measurement is indicated in the
Measurement menu .
The studies and their parameters are user-configurable. The
user can create its own studies containing the relevant
measurements only (see page 296).
• Measure and Assign (Free style) : the user performs a
measurement and assigns a label.
CAUTION
Only assigned measurements will be saved. Measurements
without assignment will be lost when scanning is resumed.