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MyLab
- G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 7 - 1
Chapter
7
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7. Performing an Exam
This chapter describes the procedures commonly used in performing patient
exams with
MyLab
. These procedures include entering patient and application
data, acquiring images, making measurements and calculations; annotating
and reviewing images.
MyLab
is designed for operators who are qualified in using ultrasound
scanners.
Only physicians or sonographers who are qualified in using ultrasound
scanners should perform ultrasound scanning on human subjects for medical
diagnostic purposes.
NOTE
Improper use of
MyLab
can result in serious injury.
Operating
MyLab
without a proper awareness of safe and effective use could
lead to fatal or other serious personal injury.
As user, you must be thoroughly familiar with the instructions and potential
hazards of using ultrasound before proceeding to use the device.
It is the user responsibility to operate according to currently approved
recommendations provided by the relevant published clinical guidelines
and by the best clinical practices.
NOTE
The operator must be familiar with the mechanical and thermal indexes
display as well as know the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
principle. The patient must be exposed to ultrasound for as short time as
possible and only for as long as it takes to achieve the diagnostic
information.
The potential benefits and risks of each examination should be considered
before starting the exam execution.
The ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle should be
observed when adjusting controls that affect the acoustic output and by
considering transducer dwell times.
WARNING
Different conditions can limit the possibility to obtain adequate US images
of target organs, which may reduce diagnostic accuracy of US examination.