Simpli Series System Instructions for Use
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Imaging Modes
This system supports two imaging modes: B-Mode and Color Flow Mapping (CFM).
Using B-Mode
1.
The software initializes in B-Mode.
2.
Touch a preset from the preset list displayed in the system controls area. To adjust the image,
touch
Controls tab
and adjust the image using the controls available. Refer to
Optimizing the
Image
.
3.
Touch
Scan
or push the button located on the probe. You can now begin B-mode
imaging.
4.
Touch
Freeze
or push the button located on the probe to pause imaging.
Using CFM Mode
1.
You must start B-mode imaging before using CFM mode. Touch
Scan
or push the
button located on the probe. You can now begin B-mode imaging.
2.
Touch
CFM
to start CFM mode. A color box is overlaid on the B-mode image. The
direction and velocity of flow in the color box are represented with different colors for direction
and different shades for velocity. A color key is shown to the right of the image area.
3.
Touch
CFM
again to stop CFM mode.
Saving Images
The software automatically saves an image every time you freeze imaging. The acquired image is saved
in the _Stat Images folder by default and a thumbnail of it is available in the
Review
window.
To manually save an image, touch
Save Image
. In the
Save As
dialogue box, enter a name for
the image file and touch
Save
. If no patient profile has been selected, the saved image is saved in the
_Stat Images folder by default.
Saving Cines
Touch
Save Cine .
In the
Save As
dialogue box, enter a name for the cine file and touch
Save
.
If no patient profile has been selected, the acquired cine is saved in the _Stat Images folder by default.
Imaging Tools
Touch
Additional Tools
to display a pop-up menu of annotation, pointer, measurement,
calculation tools on the screen.
