Siemens Acuson S2000, Instructions For Use Manual

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9 eSieFusi on Im aging
Instructions for Use 9 - 21
Image Alignment
eSieFusion provides tools to align the reference data and an ultrasound image. An on-screen
indicator identifies the orientation of the reference data during alignment.
See also: Planning Data, p. 9-17
To initialize the alignment of reference data with an ultrasound image:
1. Select Fuse .
– If the reference data has not been previously aligned with the ultrasound image, the
system displays the reference image and the ultrasound image in a split-screen
format. Proceed to step 3.
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If the reference data has been previously aligned with the ultrasound image, the
system displays the blended image. Proceed to step 2 to reinitialize the alignment or
follow the procedures for performing fine adjustments.
2. Select Reset Alignment .
3. Select Supine or Prone .
4. Select Coronal , Sagittal , or Axial .
5. Select Manual to drag and drop the image.
Or, select Point to set a point first on the ultrasound image and then scroll on the reference
image to select the second point.
6. To initialize alignment:
● Rotate [ Scroll Plane ] to select the required plane and then press UPDATE .
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For systems without a touch screen, rotate the scroll wheel and then press
UPDATE
.
The system activates a full-screen display format and aligns the the reference data with the
ultrasound image.
Note: You can alternatively position the transducer at the midline of the patient in a transverse plane
and then initialize alignment.