Safety
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 User Manual
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R2424458-100 Rev. 2
OB Exam
Exam Preparation
Prior to an ultrasound examination, the patient should be
informed of the clinical indication, specific benefits, potential
risks, and alternatives, if any. In addition, if the patient requests
information about the exposure time and intensity, it should be
provided. Patient access to educational materials regarding
ultrasound is strongly encouraged to supplement the
information communicated directly to the patient. Furthermore,
these examinations should be conducted in a manner and take
place in a setting which assures patient dignity and privacy.
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Prior material knowledge and approval of the presence of
nonessential personnel with the number of such personnel
kept to a minimum.
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An intent to share with the parents per the physician's
judgment, either during the examination or shortly
hereafter, the information derived.
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An offer of choice about viewing the fetus.
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An offer of choice about learning the sex of the fetus, if such
information becomes available.
Ultrasound examinations performed solely to satisfy the
family's desire to know the fetal sex, to view the fetus, or to
obtain a picture of the fetus should be discouraged.
Summary of Contents for Vivid S5
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Page 30: ...Introduction 12 Vivid S5 Vivid S6 User Manual R2424458 100 Rev 2 ...
Page 154: ...Basic scanning operations 136 Vivid S5 Vivid S6 User Manual R2424458 100 Rev 2 ...
Page 250: ...Stress Echo 232 Vivid S5 Vivid S6 User Manual R2424458 100 Rev 2 ...
Page 260: ...Contrast Imaging 242 Vivid S5 Vivid S6 User Manual R2424458 100 Rev 2 ...
Page 420: ...Quantitative Analysis 402 Vivid S5 Vivid S6 User Manual R2424458 100 Rev 2 ...
Page 508: ...Archiving 490 Vivid S5 Vivid S6 User Manual R2424458 100 Rev 2 ...
Page 600: ...Peripherals 582 Vivid S5 Vivid S6 User Manual R2424458 100 Rev 2 ...
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