5-64 Image Optimization
NOTE:
iScape panoramic imaging is intended for use by well-trained ultrasound
operators or physicians. The operator must recognize image items that will
produce a sub-optimal or unreliable image.
The following items may produce a sub-optimal image. If the image quality does not meet
the following criteria, you must delete the image and repeat image acquisition.
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The image must be continuous (no part of an image moves suddenly or
disappears.)
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No shadow or absent signal along the scan plane.
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Clear profile of anatomy through the entire scan plane without distortion.
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Skin line is continuous.
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The images are captured from the same plane.
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There are no large black areas in the image.
5.11.4 Cine
Review
Click [Review Cine] on the touch screen in panoramic image viewing status to enter cine
reviewing mode. In cine reviewing mode, a green frame marker indicates the sequence
of the currently reviewed images in the panoramic image on the left-hand side of screen.
In cine review status:
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Roll the trackball to review the captured images frame by frame.
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Click [Auto Play] to start or end auto play.
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In auto play mode, tap [Auto Play] on the touch screen, or press/rotate the
corresponding knob to change the play speed. When the speed is off, the
system exits auto play mode.
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Review to a certain image. Press the knob under [Set Begin] to set the start point.
Review to another image. Press the knob under [Set End] to set the end point. In
auto play mode, the review region is confined to the set start point and end point.
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Click [Return] on the touch screen to exit cine review mode. The panoramic
image displays.
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In cine review mode, press <Freeze> on the control panel to return to the
acquisition preparation status.
5.12 Elastography
CAUTION:
Elastography images are provided for reference only,
not for confirming diagnoses.
Elastography imaging is an option.
5.12.1 Basic Procedure for Elastography
1. Perform a B scan to locate the region.
2. Set the user-defined key for Elastography via the path: [Setup]
Æ
[System]
Æ
[Key
Config]. Press the user-defined key for Elastography on the control panel to enter the
mode. Adjust the ROI according to the actual situation.
3. Select the probe according to the experience and actual situation.
