Section 1
Introduction
1 - 1
The E-Z
S
CAN
series is the latest generation
ophthalmic ultrasound diagnostic imaging
instrument manufactured by industry leading
Sonomed. The series consists of the following
models:
¾
E-Z
S
CAN
B5500+.
This B-scan system
allows for easy two-dimensional B-scan
imaging of the eye and orbit.
¾
E-Z
S
CAN
.
This A/B-scan
system combines full function A-scan
Biometry capability with the above
mentioned B-scan imaging module.
The system utilizes a high-resolution backlit
liquid crystal display (LCD) with a “touch
screen” interface by which the user can enter
information and view the ultrasound image and
other data. The system is compact and
lightweight thereby making it extremely
portable, and the adjustable legs can be tilted to
several angles for user comfort and ease of
viewing.
This manual is intended to provide a thorough
overview of the E-Z
S
CAN
series of
instruments and their capabilities. Every effort
has been made to make these instruments easy to
understand and use. Nevertheless, it is strongly
recommended that the operator read the entire
operation manual (as well as any manuals
supplied with the system) before operating the
instrument. If after reading the manual, or at any
other time, a question concerning the operation
of the instrument should arise, please feel free to
contact Sonomed customer service at 1-800-227-
1285 (or in NY at 516-354-0900) at any time
with questions or concerns regarding system use.
Thank you for your trust in Sonomed to provide
for your ophthalmic imaging needs.
As mentioned,
the B-Scan mode of the
E-Z S
CAN
series allows for imaging the
internal structures of the eye and the surrounding
tissue in the presence of opaque media or
cataracts.
By placing the B-probe against a patient eye
using a suitable ultrasound transmission gel, a
live B-Scan ultrasound image of the eye can be
obtained. The image can then be “frozen” and
the measurements or reviewer annotation will be
displayed along with other pertinent
information.
After completion of scanning, a hardcopy may
be obtained of the results using the optional
black & white video printer.
Several features help to distinguish the Sonomed
E-Z
S
CAN
5500+ series including:
¾
High Resolution, Flat Screen Color Display
with Touch Screen
¾
Softkey Menu Driven Operation
¾
Three (3) Different Imaging Modes
¾
B-Scan Only
¾
B-Scan with A-Scan Vector (B/a)
¾
A-Scan with Reference B (A/b)
¾
Selectable A-Scan Vector in Simultaneous
Display Modes
¾
Gain and TVG (Time Variable Gain)
Controls
¾
Selectable Post-Processing Enhancements
(Grayscale and Color)
¾
Selectable Compression Curves (Log,
Linear, and S-curve)
¾
Zoom and Pan Controls
¾
Area and Distance Measurements
1.1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
1.2
B-SCAN FEATURES
