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Table of Contents
Revision History
List of effective pages................................................................. xv
Introduction
Attention......................................................................................... 1
Prescription Device ....................................................................... 1
Safety.............................................................................................. 1
Principles of Operation ................................................................. 2
Interference caution ...................................................................... 2
Indications for use ........................................................................ 3
Contraindications .......................................................................... 3
Documentation .............................................................................. 3
Manual contents ................................................................... 4
Conventions used in this manual ................................................ 5
Regulatory requirements .............................................................. 6
Contact information ...................................................................... 7
Chapter 1
Safety
Introduction.................................................................................. 15
Hazard symbols .................................................................. 16
Owner responsibility ................................................................... 17
Important safety considerations ................................................ 18
Notice against user modification......................................... 18
Regulatory information ............................................................... 19
Directives ............................................................................ 19
Product Classifications ....................................................... 19
Conformity to Standards ..................................................... 19
Certifications ....................................................................... 21
Software License Acknowledgements ................................ 21
Device labels................................................................................ 22
Label Locations................................................................... 22
Chapter 2
Getting started
Introduction.................................................................................. 52
Preparing the unit for use........................................................... 53
Site requirements................................................................ 53
Connecting the unit............................................................. 54
Switching On/Off................................................................. 61
Moving and transporting the unit .............................................. 64
Wheels................................................................................ 64
Moving the unit ................................................................... 64
Transporting the unit........................................................... 66
Reinstalling at a new location ............................................. 67
Preparing Vivid S5/Vivid S6 for scanning ........................... 67
Unit acclimation time........................................................... 68
System description ..................................................................... 69
System overview................................................................. 69
Control panel ...................................................................... 71
The Scanning screen.......................................................... 84
Three-Pedal Footswitch operation...................................... 87
Connecting and disconnecting probes ............................... 87
Adjusting the Display Monitor ............................................. 90
Starting an examination.............................................................. 95
Creating a new Patient record or starting an examination from
an existing patient record.................................................... 95
Selecting a Probe and an Application............................... 100
Chapter 3
Basic scanning operations
Assignable keys and Soft Menu Rocker .................................. 103
Using the Assignable Keys Soft Menu .............................. 104
Using the Soft Menu Rocker ............................................. 107
Trackball operation ....................................................................108
Trackball assignment ........................................................ 108
The system menu.............................................................. 109
Cineloop operation ....................................................................110
Cineloop overview .............................................................110
Cineloop controls............................................................... 111
Using cineloop................................................................... 112
Storing images and cineloops .................................................. 113
To store a single image ..................................................... 113
To store a cineloop............................................................ 113
Removable Media....................................................................... 114
Intended use...................................................................... 114
Supported removable media ............................................. 115
Zoom ........................................................................................... 120
To Magnify an image (Display zoom)................................ 120
To activate the HR zoom................................................... 120
Performing measurements........................................................ 121
To perform measurements ................................................ 121
Physiological trace ....................................................................122
Connecting the internal ECG............................................. 122
Physio controls .................................................................. 126
Displaying the ECG trace .................................................. 126
Adjusting the display of the ECG trace.............................. 126
Annotations ................................................................................ 128
To insert an annotation......................................................128
To edit annotation.............................................................. 131
To erase annotation .......................................................... 131
Configuration of the pre-defined annotation list................. 132
Bodymarks ........................................................................ 134
Chapter 4
Scanning Modes
Introduction................................................................................ 139
2D-Mode ..................................................................................... 140
2D-Mode overview............................................................ 140
2D-Mode controls ............................................................. 142
Using 2D ........................................................................... 148
Optimizing 2D ................................................................... 148
M-Mode ....................................................................................... 150
M-Mode overview ............................................................. 150
M-Mode controls ............................................................... 151
Using M-Mode .................................................................. 153
Optimizing M-Mode........................................................... 155
Color Mode................................................................................. 157
Color Mode overview ........................................................ 157
Color M-Mode overview.................................................... 158
Color Mode controls.......................................................... 159
Using Color Mode ............................................................. 162
Optimizing Color Mode ..................................................... 163
PW and CW Doppler.................................................................. 164
PW and CW Doppler overview ......................................... 164
PW and CW Doppler controls........................................... 165
Using PW/CW Doppler modes ......................................... 167
Optimizing PW/CW Doppler modes.................................. 168
Tissue Velocity Imaging (TVI)........................................... 169
Tissue Tracking ................................................................ 173
Strain rate................................................................................... 178
Strain rate overview .......................................................... 178
Strain rate controls............................................................ 179
Using Strain rate ............................................................... 181
Optimizing Strain rate ....................................................... 181
Strain .......................................................................................... 183
Strain overview ................................................................. 183
Strain controls................................................................... 184
Using Strain ...................................................................... 186
Optimizing Strain .............................................................. 186
Chapter 5
Stress Echo
Introduction ................................................................................ 198
Selection of a stress test protocol template............................ 199
Image acquisition....................................................................... 200
Starting acquisition ............................................................ 201
Continuous capture mode ................................................. 205
Analysis ............................................................................. 213
Quantitative TVI Stress echo analysis ..................................... 218
Accessing QTVI Stress analysis tools............................... 219
Vpeak measurement ......................................................... 220
Tissue Tracking ................................................................. 223
Quantitative analysis ......................................................... 223
References ........................................................................ 224
Editing/creating a template ....................................................... 225
Entering the Template editor screen .................................225
Template editor screen overview ...................................... 226
Editing/Creating a template ...............................................229
Chapter 6
Contrast Imaging
Introduction ................................................................................ 234
Cardiac imaging ................................................................ 234
Non-cardiac imaging ......................................................... 235
Chapter 7
Measurement and Analysis
Introduction................................................................................ 246
About Measurement results display.................................. 247
The Assign and Measure modality .......................................... 248
Starting the Assign and Measure modality ....................... 248
Entering a study and performing measurements.............. 249
Measure and Assign modality.................................................. 251
Starting the Measure and Assign modality ....................... 251
Post-measurement assignment labels.............................. 252
Cardiac measurements ............................................................. 255
2D Measurements ............................................................ 255
M-Mode Measurements.................................................... 259
Doppler Measurements .................................................... 262
TSI Measurements ........................................................... 266
Automated Function Imaging............................................ 273
AutoEF Measurements ..................................................... 292
Vascular measurements ........................................................... 302
B-Mode measurements .................................................... 302
Intima-Media Thickness.................................................... 303
M-Mode Measurements.................................................... 308
Doppler measurements .................................................... 309
Pediatric Calculations ............................................................... 314
Overview........................................................................... 314
Hip Dysplasia Calculation ................................................. 315
Making Hip Dysplasia Measurement ................................ 315
Performing an OB exam............................................................ 317
Patient entry...................................................................... 317
Chapter 8
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction................................................................................ 377
Accessing the Quantitative analysis package........................ 378
In replay mode .................................................................. 378
In live ................................................................................ 378
Quantitative Analysis window.................................................. 379
Overview........................................................................... 379
Generation of a trace................................................................. 386
About the sample area...................................................... 386
To generate a trace .......................................................... 386
Manual tracking of the sample area (dynamic anchored
sample area)..................................................................... 387
Zooming in the Analysis window....................................... 388
Deletion of a trace ..................................................................... 389
To delete all traces ........................................................... 389
To delete one specific trace.............................................. 389
Saving/retrieving Quantitative analysis .................................. 389
Frame disabling ......................................................................... 390
Disabling frames ............................................................... 390
Re-enabling all frames...................................................... 390
Optimizing sample area ............................................................ 392
Reshaping a sample area................................................. 392
Labelling a sample area.................................................... 393
Optimizing the trace display..................................................... 394
Optimizing the Y-axis........................................................ 394
Trace smoothing ............................................................... 395
Switching modes or traces....................................................... 397
To switch mode................................................................. 397
To switch trace.................................................................. 397
Cine compound ......................................................................... 398
Anatomical M-Mode................................................................... 399
Introduction ....................................................................... 399
Chapter 9
Archiving
Introduction ................................................................................ 405
Storing images and cineloops .................................................. 406
Storing an image ............................................................... 407
Storing a cineloop.............................................................. 407
Saving images and cineloops to a standard format .......... 408
MPEGVue/eVue ................................................................ 410
Retrieving and editing archived information........................... 413
Locating a patient record................................................... 413
Selecting a patient record and editing data in the archive. 418
Deleting archived information............................................ 422
Moving examinations......................................................... 424
Review images in archive.......................................................... 426
Review the images from a selected examination .............. 426
Select images from the Image list screen ......................... 427
Connectivity................................................................................ 431
The dataflow concept ........................................................ 431
Stand-alone scanner scenario........................................... 434
A stand-alone scanner and a stand-alone EchoPAC PC
environment....................................................................... 435
A scanner and EchoPAC PC in a direct connect
environment....................................................................... 437
A scanner and EchoPAC PC in a network environment ... 441
A scanner and a DICOM server in a network.................... 443
Export/Import patient records/examinations........................... 452
Exporting patient records/examinations ............................ 452
Importing patient records/examinations ............................ 460
Disk Management....................................................................... 464
Configuring the Disk management function ...................... 465
Running the Disk management function ........................... 468
Data Backup and Restore ................................................. 471
DICOM spooler ...........................................................................479
Starting the DICOM spooler .............................................. 479
Chapter 10
Report
Introduction................................................................................ 492
Creating a report........................................................................ 493
Working with the report function ....................................... 493
To print a report ................................................................ 496
To store a report ............................................................... 496
Retrieving an archived report............................................ 497
Deleting an archived report............................................... 497
Structured Findings .................................................................. 498
Prerequisite....................................................................... 498
Starting Structured Findings ............................................. 499
Structured Findings structure............................................ 499
Using Structured Findings ................................................ 501
Structured Findings configuration ..................................... 504
Direct report ............................................................................... 514
Creating comments........................................................... 514
Creating pre-defined text inputs........................................ 515
Report designer ......................................................................... 516
Accessing the Report designer......................................... 516
Report designer overview ................................................. 516
Designing a report template.............................................. 519
Saving the report template................................................ 530
To exit the Report designer .............................................. 530
Report templates management ................................................ 531
Configuration of the Template selection menu ................. 532
Export/Import of Report templates.................................... 533
Chapter 11
Probes
Probe overview...........................................................................537
Supported probes.............................................................. 537
Vivid S5 Probe/Application Overview ................................ 542
Vivid S6 Probe/Application Overview ................................ 543
Maximum probe temperature ............................................ 544
Probe orientation ............................................................... 545
Probe labelling................................................................... 546
Environmental Requirements ............................................ 547
Probe Integration ....................................................................... 548
Selecting probes................................................................ 548
Connecting the probe ........................................................ 548
Activating the probe........................................................... 550
Disconnecting the probe.................................................... 551
Care and Maintenance ............................................................... 552
Planned maintenance........................................................ 552
Inspecting the probe.......................................................... 553
Special handling instructions............................................. 554
Cleaning and disinfecting probes ...................................... 556
Probe safety................................................................................ 562
Biopsy .........................................................................................563
Precaution concerning the use of biopsy procedures ....... 563
Preparing the Biopsy guide attachment ............................ 565
Displaying the Guide zone ................................................ 569
Endocavitary Probe Biopsy Guide Assembly .................... 571
Biopsy needle path verification.......................................... 573
Starting the biopsy procedure ........................................... 573
Cleaning, disinfection and disposal ................................... 573
Surgery/Intra-operative Use ......................................................574
Preparing for Surgery/Intra-operative Procedures ............574
Chapter 12
Peripherals
Introduction................................................................................ 576
Printing ....................................................................................... 577
To print an image.............................................................. 577
Specifications for peripherals .................................................. 577
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) ................................................... 578
Overview........................................................................... 578
Using the DVR .................................................................. 578
Configuring the DVR......................................................... 581
Reviewing the DVR Media Externally ............................... 581
Chapter 13
Presets and System setup
Introduction................................................................................ 585
Starting the Configuration package......................................... 588
To open the Configuration package.................................. 588
Overview..................................................................................... 589
Imaging....................................................................................... 590
The Global setup sheet..................................................... 590
Application ........................................................................ 593
Application menu .............................................................. 596
Measure Text.............................................................................. 598
The measurement menu sheet......................................... 598
Configuration of the Measurement menu ......................... 601
The Advanced sheet.................................................................. 603
Parameter configuration ................................................... 603
The Modify Calculations sheet................................................. 604
Parameter configuration ................................................... 604
The OB table sheet........................................................... 605
Report ......................................................................................... 611
The diagnostic codes sheet .............................................. 612
The Comment texts sheet................................................. 613
Connectivity ............................................................................... 616
Dataflow............................................................................ 616
Chapter 14
User maintenance
System Care and Maintenance ................................................. 642
Inspecting the system........................................................ 642
Cleaning the unit ............................................................... 643
Prevention of static electricity interference........................ 645
System self-test.......................................................................... 646
System malfunction ........................................................... 646
Using InSite ExC ........................................................................ 650
InSite ExC Functionalities ................................................. 650
Initiating a Request for Service (RFS)............................... 650
Clinical Lifeline Mode ........................................................ 653
Exiting InSite ExC.............................................................. 654
Index
Revision History
1 All
2 All
Please verify that you are using the latest revision of this
document. If you need to know the latest revision, contact your
distributor, local GE Sales Representative or in the USA call the
GE Medical Systems Clinical Answer Center at:
1-800-682-5327 or 1-262-524-5698.
Introduction
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound systems are light-weight, high
performance innovative ergonomic mobile digital ultrasound
imaging systems.
Both systems provide image generation in 2D (B) Mode, Color
Doppler, Power Doppler (Angio), M-Mode, Color M-Mode, PW
and CW Doppler spectra, LVO Contrast, B-Flow, BFI option
applications.
Vivid S6 offers additional modes, like TVI or Tissue Tracking,
and options like TSI (Tissue Synchronization Imaging) and
SI/SRI (Strain/Strain-rate imaging.
The fully digital architecture of the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 unit allows
optimal usage of all scanning modes and probe types,
throughout the full spectrum of operating frequencies.
Attention
This manual contains necessary and sufficient information to
operate the system safely. Advanced equipment training may
be provided by a factory trained Applications Specialist for the
agreed-upon time period.
Read and understand all instructions in the User's Manual
before attempting to use the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit.
Keep the manual with the equipment at all time. Periodically
review the procedures for operation and safety precautions.
Prescription Device
For USA only:
United States law restricts this device to sale or use by, or on the
CAUTION
order of a physician.
Safety
All information in Chapter 1, "Safety" on page 13, should be
read and understood before operating the Vivid S5/Vivid S6
ultrasound unit.
Principles of Operation
Medical ultrasound images are created by computer and digital
memory from the transmission and reception of mechanical
high-frequency waves applied through a transducer. The
mechanical ultrasound waves spread through the body,
producing an echo where density changes occur. For example,
in the case of human tissue, an echo is created where a signal
passes from an adipose tissue (fat) region to a muscular tissue
region. The echoes return to the transducer where they are
converted back into electrical signals.
These echo signals are highly amplified and processed by
several analog and digital circuits having filters with many
frequency and time response options, transforming the
high-frequency electrical signals into a series of digital image
signals which are stored in memory. Once in memory, the
image can be displayed in real-time on the image monitor. All
signal transmission, reception and processing characteristics
are controlled by the main computer. By selection from the
system control panel, the user can alter the characteristics and
features of the system, allowing a wide range of uses, from
obstetrics to peripheral vascular examinations.
Transducers are accurate, solid-state devices, providing
multiple image formats. The digital design and use of
solid-state components provides highly stable and consistent
imaging performance with minimal required maintenance. A
sophisticated system design with computer controlled
extensive features and functions make the Vivid S5 and
Vivid S6 easy systems to use and very user friendly.
Interference caution
Use of devices that transmit radio waves near the unit could
cause it to malfunction.
CAUTION
Contraindications
Documentation
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 documentation consists of two manuals:
• The Basic User Manual (TRANSLATED) provides
information needed by the user to operate the system
safely. It describes the basic functions of the system, safety
features, operating modes, measurements/calculations,
Manual contents
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 User's Manual is organized to provide
the information needed to start scanning immediately.
Some of the functions or features described in this manual are
optional and may not be available in the configuration of your
specific system.
The safety instruction must be reviewed before operation of the
unit.
CAUTION
Finding information
Table of Contents, lists the main topics and their location.
Headers and Footers, give the chapter name and page
number.
Index, provides an alphabetical and contextual list of topics.
Regulatory requirements
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit confirms to directives,
classifications, and standards, as described in "Regulatory
information" on page 19.
Contact information
If additional information or assistance is needed, please
contact the local distributor or the appropriate support resource
listed bellow:
Internet
http://www.gehealthcare.com
http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/ultrasound/products/probe_care.html
USA
GE Healthcare Tel: (1) 800-437-1171
Ultrasound Service Engineering Fax: (1) 414-721-3865
9900 Innovation Drive
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Clinical Questions
For information in the United States, Canada, Mexico Tel: (1) 800-682-5327
and parts of the Caribbean, call the Customer Answer or (262) 524-5698
Center.
In other locations, contact your local Applications,
Sales or Service Representative.
Service Questions
For service in the United States, call GE CARES Tel: (1) 800-437-1171
In other locations, contact your local Service
Representative.
Placing an Order
To place an order, order supplies or ask an Tel: (1) 800-472-3666
accesory-related question in the United States, call
the GE Access Center.
In other locations, contact your local Applications,
Sales or Service Representative.
Canada
GE Healthcare Tel: (1) 800-664-0732
Ultrasound Service Engineering
9900 Innovation Drive Tel: (1) 262-524-5698
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Customer Answer Center
Europe
GE Ultraschall Tel: 0130 81 6370 toll free
Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Tel: (33) 130-831-300
Beethovenstraße 239 Fax: (49)(0) 212-28-02-431
Postfach 11 05 60
D-42655 Solingen
Asia
GE Medical Systems Asia (Singapore) Tel: (65) 291-8528
Service Department - Ultrasound Fax: (65) 272-3997
298 Tiong Bahru Road # 15-01/06
Central Plaza
Singapore 168730
Japan
GE Healthcare Japan Corporation Tel: (81) 426-48-2950
Customer Service Center Fax: (81) 426-48-2902
Argentina
GEME S.A. Tel: (1) 639-1619
Miranda 5237 Fax: (1) 567-2678
Buenos Aires - 1407
Austria
General Electric Austria GmbH Tel: +43 1 972 72-0
Euro Plaza, Geb. E, Technologiestr. 10 Fax: +43 1 972 72-2222
A-1120 Vienna, Austria
Belgium
GE Medical Systems Benelux Tel: +32 (0)2 719 73 11
Kouterveldstraat 20 Fax: +32 (0)2 719 72 05
B-1831 Diegem
Brazil
GE Sistemas Médicos Tel: 0800-122345
Av Nove de Julho 5229 Fax: (011) 3067-8298
Paraiso
Cep: 01407-907 - São Paulo, SP
China
GE Healthcare - Asia Tel: (8610) 5806-9403
No. 1, Yongchang North Road Fax: (8610) 6787-1162
Beijing Economic & Technology Development Area
Beijing 100176, China
Denmark
GE Medical Systems (Denmark) A/S Tel: +45 4348 5400
Park Allé 295 Fax: +45 4348 5399
2605 Broenby
France
GE Healthcare France Tel: +33 1 34495231
11 avenue Morane Saulnier Fax: +33 1 34495202
78457 VELIZY CEDEX
Germany
GE Ultraschall Tel: (49) 212.28.02.207
Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Fax: (49) 212.28.02.431
Beethovenstraße 239
Postfach 11 05 60
D-42655 Solingen
Greece
GE Medical Systems Hellas AP. Τηλ.: +30 210 9690990
Λεωφόρος Κύπρου 156 AP. Φαξ: +30 210 9625931
TΚ 164 51, ΑΡΓΥΡΟΥΠΟΛΗ
Italy
GE Medical Systems Italia S.p.A. Tel: +39 0226001111
Via Galeno 36 Fax: +39 0226001599
20126 Milano
Mexico
GE Sistemas Médicos de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Tel: (5) 228-9600
Rio Lerma #302, 1° y 2° Pisos Fax: (5) 211-4631
Colonia Cuauhtémoc
06500-México, D.F.
Netherlands
GE Medical Systems Nederland B.V. Tel: 06-022-3797 toll free
Atoomweg 512 Fax: (31)-304-11702
NL-3542 AB Utrecht
Poland
GE Medical Systems Polska Sp. z o.o. Tel: +48223308300
UI. Wołoska 9 Fax: +48223308383
02-583 Warszawa
Portugal
GE Portuguesa, S.A. Tel: (+351) 21 4251309
Avenida do Forte, 6 - 6A Fax: (+351) 21 4251343
Edificio Ramazzotti
2790-072 Carnaxide
Russia
GE Healthcare LLC Tel: +7 495 739 69 31
18 Krasnopresnenskaya Nab., Fax: +7 495 739 69 32
Moscow 123317,
Russian Federation
Spain
GE Healthcare Tel: +34 91 663 25 00
Edificio Gobelas I Fax: +34 91 663 25 01
C/ Gobelas 35-37
E- 28023-Madrid
Sweden
GE Medical Systems Sverige AB Tel: +46 8 559 50 000
FE-314, Solnastrandväg 98 Fax: +46 8 559 500 15
Se-171 75 Stockholm
Switzerland
GE Medical Systems (Schweiz) AG Tel: +41 44 8099292
Europastrasse 31 Fax: +41 44 8099222
CH-8152 Glattbrugg
Turkey
GE Healthcare Tel: 90 (212) 366 29 00
Sun Plaza Fax: 90 (212) 366 29 99
Dereboyu Sok. No 24/7
34398 Maslak
Istanbul
United Kingdom
GE Healthcare - Ultrasound, Tel: +44 1234 340881
2 Napier Road, Fax: +44 1234 266261
Bedford,
MK41 0JW
Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems, Israel, Ltd. Tel: (+972) 4851 9555
Einstein Bldg 4, Etgar st. Fax: (+972) 4851 9500
P.O. Box 2006
Tirat Carmel 39120, Israel
Chapter 1
Safety
Introduction
This section describes the important safety measures which
should be taken before operating the Vivid S5/Vivid S6
ultrasound unit. Procedures for simple care and maintenance
of the unit are also described.
Various levels of safety precautions may be found on the
equipment, and different levels of severity are identified by one
of the following icons that precede precautionary statements in
the text.
The following icons and conventions are used to indicate
precautions:
Indicates that a specific hazard is known to exist which through
inappropriate conditions or actions, will cause:
DANGER • Severe or fatal personal injury
• Substantial property damage
Hazard symbols
Icon description
Potential hazards are indicated by the following icons:
Owner responsibility
For USA only:
Federal law restricts this device to use by, or on the orders of, a
CAUTION
physician.
Regulatory information
Any changes to accessories, peripheral units or any other part of
the system must be approved by the manufacturer. Ignoring this
CAUTION advice may compromise the regulatory approvals obtained for
the product.
Directives
The GE Healthcare Ultrasound product families are tested to
meet all applicable requirements in relevant EU Directives and
European/International standards.
• Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning MDD (Medical
Devices Directive): the CE label affixed to the product
testifies compliance to this Directive.
The location of the CE marking is specified in "Device
labels" on page 22.
Product Classifications
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit confirms to the following
classifications, in accordance with the IEC/EN 60601-1:6.8.1:
• According to 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive, this is
Class IIa Medical Device.
• According to IEC/EN 60601-1, Equipment is Class I, Type
B with BF or CF Applied Parts.
• According to CISPR 11, this is Group 1, Class B ISM
Equipment.
• According to IEC 60529, the footswitch rate IPx8 is suitable
for use in surgical rooms.
• Classification according to the degree of protection against
ingress of water as detailed in the current edition of IEC 529
(section 6.1.1): Ordinary for Main Unit (PC), IPX1, IPX7,
IPX8 for ultrasound probes (transducers).
Conformity to Standards
To fulfill the requirements of relevant EC directives and/or
European Harmonized/International standards, the following
documents/standards have been used:
• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Certifications
• Quality management standards for medical devices:
General Electric Medical Systems is ISO 9001 and
ISO13485 certified.
Device labels
Label Locations
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
5
5
Label 5 - Universal Label, for all systems Vivid S5/Vivid S6 label locations
Bottom of unit.
Acoustic output
Definition of the acoustic output
parameters
Thermal Index
TI is an estimate of the temperature increase of soft tissue or
bone. There are three thermal index categories:
• TIS: Soft tissue thermal index. The main TI category. Used
for applications that do not image bone.
• TIB: Bone thermal index (bone located in a focal region).
Used for fetal application.
• TIC: Cranial bone thermal index (bone located close to the
surface). Used for transcranial application.
Mechanical Index
MI is the estimated likelihood of tissue damage due to
cavitation. The absolute maximum limits of the MI is 1.9 as set
by the FDA 510 (k) guidance of 1997.
Note: Further explanation on "cavitation" appears in the
Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Nonthermal Bioeffects.
Ispta
The Ispta is the Spatial Peak Temporal Average Intensity. The
absolute maximum limit of Ispta is 720 MW/cm2 as set by the
FDA 510(k) guidance of 1997.
ALARA
Ultrasound procedures should be performed using output
levels and exposure times As Low As Reasonably Achievable
(ALARA) while acquiring clinical information.
Training
During each ultrasound examination the user is expected to
weigh the medical benefit of the diagnostic information that
would be obtained against the risk of potential harmful effects.
Once an optimal image is achieved, the need for increasing
acoustic output or prolonging the exposure cannot be justified.
Safety statement
GE Medical Systems safety statement
Although no harmful biological effects have been demonstrated
for ultrasound frequencies, intensities and exposure times used
in examination with the GE Vivid S5/Vivid S6 system, GE
Medical Systems recommends using the lowest acoustic
output settings which will produce diagnostically acceptable
information.
Probe selection
As long as the appropriate application is available, any probe
can be used with the knowledge that the intensities fall at, or
below, those stated in the Acoustic Output Data Tables. The
duration of patient exposure is most likely minimized with the
use of a probe that is optimized to provide resolution and focal
depth, appropriate to the examination.
Application selection
Selecting the probe and application preset appropriate to a
particular ultrasound examination automatically provides
acoustic output limits within FDA guidelines for that application.
Other parameters which optimize performance for the selected
application are also set automatically, and should assist in
reducing the patient exposure time. See page 100, for
information on selecting probes and application presets.
Power
It is possible to change the power in all operating modes so that
the operator can use the ALARA principle.
OB Exam
Exam Preparation
Prior to an ultrasound examination, the patient should be
informed of the clinical indication, specific benefits, potential
risks, and alternatives, if any. In addition, if the patient requests
information about the exposure time and intensity, it should be
provided. Patient access to educational materials regarding
ultrasound is strongly encouraged to supplement the
information communicated directly to the patient. Furthermore,
these examinations should be conducted in a manner and take
place in a setting which assures patient dignity and privacy.
• Prior material knowledge and approval of the presence of
nonessential personnel with the number of such personnel
kept to a minimum.
• An intent to share with the parents per the physician's
judgment, either during the examination or shortly
hereafter, the information derived.
• An offer of choice about viewing the fetus.
• An offer of choice about learning the sex of the fetus, if such
information becomes available.
Ultrasound examinations performed solely to satisfy the
family's desire to know the fetal sex, to view the fetus, or to
obtain a picture of the fetus should be discouraged.
Patient safety
Patient identification
The concerns listed in this section can seriously affect the safety
of the patient undergoing a diagnostic ultrasound examination.
WARNING
Diagnostic information
The images and calculations provided by the system are
intended for use by competent users, as a diagnostic tool. They
are explicitly not to be regarded as the sole, irrefutable basis for
clinical diagnosis. Users are encouraged to study the literature
and reach their own professional conclusions regarding the
clinical utility of the system.
The user should be aware of the product specifications and of
the system accuracy and stability limitations. These limitations
must be considered before making any decision based on
quantitative values. If in doubt, the nearest GE Medical
Systems Service Office should be consulted.
Equipment malfunction or incorrect settings can result in
measurement errors or failure to detect details in the image.
The user must become thoroughly familiar with the operation of
the unit in order to optimize its performance and to recognize
possible malfunctions. Application training is available through
the sales representative.
Be certain to ensure privacy data of patient information.
CAUTION
Patient guidance
Probe Safety
This section includes information on hazards to both the user
and the equipment, as follow:
• Mechanical hazards
• Electrical hazards
• Biological hazards
Mechanical hazards
Damaged probes or improper use and manipulation of the
transesophageal probe may result in injury or increased risk of
infection. Inspect probes frequently for sharp, pointed or rough
surface damage that could cause injury or tear protective
barriers (gloves and sheaths).
Never use excessive force when manipulating intracavity
probes. Become familiar with all instructions and precautions
provided with special purpose probes.
The use of damaged probes can result in injury or increased
risk of infection. Inspect probes often for sharp, pointed, or
rough surface damage that could cause injury or tear protective
barriers. Become familiar with all instructions and precautions
provided with special purpose probes.
Observe immersion levels as displayed in Figure 11-5, page 559.
WARNING
Inspect probes for sharp edges or rough surfaces that could
injure sensitive tissue.
DO NOT bend or pull the cable forcefully, to avoid mechanical
shock or impact to the probe.
Electrical Hazard
Probes are driven by electricity, which can injure the patient or
user when exposed to contact with conductive solution.
A damaged probe may increase the risk of electric shock if
conductive solutions come in contact with internal live pads.
Inspect probes often for cracks or openings in the housing and
holes in and around the acoustic lens, or other damage that
could allow moisture to enter. Become familiar with the use and
care precautions described in Chapter 11, "Probes" on
page 535.
Do not immerse the probe into any liquid beyond the level shown
in Figure 11-5, page 559. Never immerse the probe connector or
WARNING adaptors into any liquid.
Do not subject the probe to mechanical shock or impact, which
may result in cracks or chips in the housing and degrade
performance.
Inspect the probe before and after each use, as described on
page 553, for damage or degradation to the housing, strain relief,
lens and seal.
DO NOT apply excessive force to the probe cable, to prevent
insulation failure.
Electrical leakage checks should be performed regularly by a GE
service representative or qualified hospital personnel, according
to the procedures described in EN 60601-1/IEC 60601-1 §19.
Biological hazards
Transesophageal probes require a special handling. Refer to the
user documentation enclosed with these probes.
CAUTION
Explosion hazard
Never operate the equipment in the presence of flammable or
explosive liquids, vapors or gases. Malfunctions in the unit, or
sparks generated by fan motors, can electrically ignite these
substances. Operators should be aware of the following points
to prevent such explosion hazards.
• If flammable substances are detected in the environment,
do not plug in or turn on the system.
• If flammable substances are detected after the system has
been turned on, do not attempt to turn off the unit, or to
unplug it.
• If flammable substances are detected, evacuate and
ventilate the area before turning off the unit.
Electrical hazard
The internal circuits of the unit use high voltages, capable of
causing serious injury or death by electrical shock.
WARNING
To avoid injury
• Do not remove the unit's protective covers. No
user-serviceable parts are inside. If servicing is required,
contact qualified technical personnel.
• Connect the attachment plug to a hospital-grade grounding
outlet to ensure adequate grounding.
• Never use any adaptor or converter of a three-prong-to
two-prong type to connect with a mains power plug. The
protective earth connection will loosen.
Biological hazard
For patient and personnel safety, beware of biological hazards
while performing transesophageal procedures. To avoid the
risk of disease transmission:
• Use protective barriers (gloves and probe sheaths)
whenever necessary. Follow sterile procedures as
required.
• Thoroughly clean probes and reusable accessories after
each patient examination and disinfect or sterilize as
needed. Refer to Chapter 11, "Probes" on page 535, for
probe use and care instructions.
• Follow all in-house infection control policies as they apply
to personnel and equipment.
Pacemaker hazard
The possibility of the system interfering with pacemakers is
minimal. However, as this system generates high frequency
electrical signals, the operator should be aware of the potential
hazard this could cause.
CAUTION
LCD Monitor
• DO NOT place a finger, hand or any object on the joint of
the monitor or monitor arm to avoid injury when moving the
monitor and monitor arm.
Electrical safety
Internally connected peripheral devices
The system, together with peripheral devices, such as video
tape recorders and printers, meets UL 60601-1 and
IEC 60601-1 (1988) standards for electrical isolation and
safety. These standards are applicable only when the specified
peripheral devices are plugged into the AC outlets provided in
the unit.
Use of ECG
Do not use the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 Ultrasound system ECG wave
for diagnosis and monitoring.
CAUTION
Use of Defibrillator
Do not use the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 Ultrasound system with
Defibrillator. This equipment does not have defibrillator-
CAUTION approved applied parts.
Remove the TEE probe from the patient when defibrillators are
used.
CAUTION
EMC performance
Portable and mobile radio communications equipment (e.g.
two-way radio, cellular/cordless telephones, wireless computer
networks), other than those supplied by GE, should be used no
closer to any part of this system, including cables, than
determined according to the following method:
Table 1-1: Portable and mobile radio communications equipment distance requirements
Frequency range: 150 kHz - 80 MHz 80 MHz - 800 MHz 800 MHz - 2.5 GHz
If the maximum
transmitter power
in watts is rated The separation distance in meters should be:
Declaration of Emissions
This system is suitable for use in the following environment.
The user must assure that it is used only in the electromagnetic
environment as specified.
Declaration of Immunity
This system is suitable for use in the following environment.
The user must assure that the system is used according to the
specified guidance and only in the electromagnetic
environment listed.
General notice
1. Designation of Peripheral Equipment Connectable to This
Product.
The equipment indicated in Chapter 12, "Peripherals" on
page 575 can be hooked up to the product without
compromising its EMC performance. Avoid using
equipment not designated in the list. Failure to comply with
this instruction may result in poor EMC performance of the
product.
2. Notice against User Modification The user should never
modify this product. User modifications may cause
degradation in EMC performance. Modification of the
product includes changes in:
• Cables (length, material, wiring, etc.)
• System installation/layout
• System configuration/components
• Securing system parts (cover open/close, cover
screwing)
3. Operate the system with all covers closed. If a cover is
opened for some reason, be sure to shut it before starting/
resuming operation.
4. Operating the system with any cover open may affect EMC
performance.
Acceptable devices
The Patient Environmental devices shown on the previous
page are specified to be suitable for use within the PATIENT
ENVIRONMENT.
DO NOT connect any probes or accessories without approval by
GE within the PATIENT ENVIRONMENT.
CAUTION
See "Peripheral Update for EC countries" on page 46 for more
information.
Unapproved devices
DO NOT use unapproved devices.
If devices are connected without the approval of GE, the warranty
CAUTION
will be INVALID.
Any device connected to the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 must conform to
one or more of the requirements listed below:
• IEC standard or equivalent standards appropriate to devices.
• The devices shall be connected to PROTECTIVE EARTH
(GROUND).
Environmental protection
System and battery disposal
the waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be
disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected
separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the
manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning
of your equipment.
Chapter 2
Getting started
Introduction
Only qualified physicians or ultrasound sonographers should
perform scans of patients for medical diagnostic reasons.
Request training, if needed.
Ensure that unauthorized personnel do not tamper with the
unit.
Service representatives authorized by GE Medical Systems will
unpack and install the unit. Do not attempt to install the unit
alone.
Never set liquids on the unit in order to avoid spillage into the
unit or the control panel. Maintain a clean environment. Turn off
the circuit breaker before cleaning the unit. Refer to "System
Care and Maintenance" on page 642 for cleaning instructions.
To carry out regular preventative maintenance refer to
Chapter 14, "User maintenance" on page 641.
Site requirements
Optimal operation of the unit can be obtained by implementing
the following requirements:
Power requirements
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit uses a separate power
outlet for 100 – 120 VAC or 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz.
Operating the unit with the wrong voltage range causes
damages, voiding the factory warranty.
WARNING
Operating Environment
Ensure that there is sufficient air flow around the
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit when installed or operated.
Environmental requirements
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit requires constant
maintenance of its operational environment. Different
temperature and humidity requirements are specified for
operation, storage and transportation.
Electromagnetic interferences
The Ensure that the unit is protected from electromagnetic
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 interferences as follows:
ultrasound unit is
approved for use in • Operate the unit at least 4.5 meters (fifteen feet) away from
hospitals, clinics equipment that emits strong electromagnetic radiation.
and other environ- • Shield the unit when operating it in the vicinity of radio
mentally qualified
broadcasting equipment, if necessary.
facilities, in terms of
the prevention of ra-
dio wave interfer- Connecting the unit
ence. Operation of
the unit in an inap- A GE-qualified person should perform the initial system
propriate environ- installation.
ment can cause
electronic interfer- Connecting the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit involves
ence to radios and preliminary checks of the power adaptor unit and cord, voltage
television sets situ- level and compliance with electrical safety requirements.
ated near the medi-
cal equipment. Use only power supply cords, cables and plugs provided by or
designated by GE Medical Systems.
Ensure that the power cord and plug are intact and that the
power plug is the proper hospital-grade type (where required).
The unit should be connected to a fixed power socket which
has the protective grounding connector. Never use an
extension cord or adapter plug.
Failure to provide an adequate earth circuit can cause electrical
shock, resulting in serious injury.
WARNING
Ensure that the retaining clamp for the power plug is fixed firmly.
CAUTION
Use caution to ensure that the power cable does not disconnect
during system use. If the system is accidentally unplugged, data
CAUTION may be lost.
Battery
The System contains an internal battery (optional), which is not
user-accessible. The internal battery acts as a limited
alternative power source, which becomes active when the AC
power fails or AC cable is abruptly pulled out.
Display turns off and no scanning is possible while in battery
mode. For further information about use of the battery see
section "Battery Power Mode" on page 63.
The battery may Battery technology
only be disassem-
bled and re-assem-
The lithium ion technology used in the system’s battery is
bled by an significantly less hazardous to the environment than the lithium
authorized metal technology used in some other batteries (such as watch
field-service engi- batteries). Used batteries should not be placed with common
neer. household waste products. Contact local authorities for the
location of a chemical waste collection program nearest you.
Peripherals/Accessory connection
The external Peripherals / accessories connectors are situated
on the rear side of the unit See Figure 2-6.
Refer to page 575 Peripherals/Accessory Connector Panel
for further informa-
tion on peripherals.
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 peripherals and accessories can be properly
connected using the rear connector panel.
Use only approved peripherals, accessories or probes.
DO NOT connect any accessories or probes without approval by GE
CAUTION
Switching On/Off
To switch on the unit:
1. Switch on the circuit breaker on the rear of the unit (see
Figure 2-6).
2. Press (on/off button) on the top left of the control panel
(see Figure 2-11).
After initialization the default scanning screen (2D mode) is
displayed, the active probe being the one connected to the
left most connector socket.
When turning ON LEDs
a system while sys-
tem is in standby, it
There are two LEDs above the On/Off switch that indicate the
takes a few seconds status of the system.
before it responds.
Do not push the Indicates power status.
on/off button again
during this period After pressing the On/Standby switch, the system
(A second push will power is ON and this LED is lit.
initiate a full shut- Color: Green
down).
Indicates battery status.
When the battery is charged, the LED is green.
When the battery power is low, the LED is orange.
Color: Green and Orange
Password Protection
Log In
By factory Login During the turn-on process the system may require the user to
default, the Opera- enter a password in order to operate it. Personal IDs and
tor ID is USR and associated passwords can be configured in the
there is no need to
enter a password
Vivid S5/Vivid S6. See "Presets and System setup" on
page 583 for more information.
If IDs and passwords have been entered and "Use Auto Logon"
is Off (see "Users" on page 637 for details), the Operator Login
window appears, requesting for an ID and password when
Power up sequence is completed, or when it is required.
Full shutdown
After switching off 1. Press (on/off button) on the top left of the control panel.
the system, wait at The Exit dialogue window is displayed.
least ten seconds be-
fore turning it on
again.
4. Pull the left handle and swivel the keyboard so it will lock in
its central position (see page 93).
5. Disconnect all external cables linking the unit to any
off-board peripheral devices and network. (Note the marks
on each cable to reconnect them later).
6. Place all probes securely in proper probe holders. Ensure
that the probe cables do not protrude from the side of the
unit or interfere with the wheels, or foot area. Hang the
cords on respective hooks provided, ensuring cords are
secure and out of lower portion of the system and do not
extend beyond the sides of system.
7. Ensure that no loose items are left on the unit.
8. If intending to travel over bumpy surface or if more visibility
is required during transportation, fold the LCD screen
forward to a horizontal position (see "Position Adjustment"
on page 92).
Before folding the LCD monitor, please make sure that the gel
bottle is placed with the dispenser tip down into gel holder or
CAUTION moved sideways in order not touch the monitor's faceplate.
Ensure that the hands of the patient are away from the console
when moving the system or keyboard console.
WARNING
3. Ensure that the unit does not strike the walls or door
frames.
4. Ensure the pathway is clear, and probe cables are secure
not to catch onto anything in the path (including wheels and
feet).
5. Move the unit slowly and carefully.
Avoid ramps that are steeper than 10 degrees.
CAUTION
Hours 4 3 2 1 0 0 2 3
oC 45 47.5 50 52.5 55 57.5 60
oF 113 117.5 122 126.5 131 135.5 140
Hours 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
System description
System overview
Control panel
The following pictures illustrate the layout of the
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 control panel. The buttons and controls are
grouped together for ease of use. A detailed description of the
buttons is provided on the following pages.
Key illumination
The keys on the control panel are illuminated according to their
availability:
• Illumination in green: the key function is currently active.
• Illumination in white: the key function is available (but not
active) in the current state of the scanner.
• No illumination: The key is not available in the current
state of the scanner.
Key Description
Navigation keys
The following buttons on the top left of the control panel are
used for navigating different screens and packages on the
scanner. They are related to either pre or post-examination
operations. Each of these operations are described in more
detail in the following chapters.
Key Description
Key Description
Controls Description
Gain rotary Controls the total gain of the gray scale images
in 2D Mode.
ATO (Automatic tissue optimization) - while in 2D
press the rotary knob to optimize 2D image
automatically.
Controls Description
Freeze keys
The freeze keys are used to freeze images and cine loops in all
modes for on-line analysis.
Key Description
Key Description
Store Button
Key Description
Measurement controls
The following keys are used to take measurements and
perform calculations.
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Trackball operation
The Trackball area consists of the trackball and five
surrounding keys. Three of these have the very same function
(the SET function) for ergonomic reasons.
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Archive Information
Displays the currently selected patient and image archives.
Parameters window
Displays scan mode or application specific parameters. In
scanning mode the parameters for the active mode are
highlighted. This window also displays zoom information,
stress template, and image groups in image browser.
Clipboard
Displays the thumbnail images representing the acquired data
during the current examination.
WARNING
CAUTION
Cable Handling
Take the following precaution with probe cables:
• Do not bend the cable acutely.
Make sure the wa- In a totally dark room it is recommended to lower the contrast
termark is visible at somewhat. In a well-lit or semi-lit room it is recommended to
all time. set contrast to its maximal setting.
Blue Tint Rotary
This control is used to adjust blue-tint or color-temperature of
the white colors.
When soft-rotary is rotated the Blue-tint adjustment tool
appears at bottom of screen, as shown in Figure 2-16.
Test pattern
When adjusting an external display or any peripheral hard-copy
device, you may turn this function ON to generate a
screen-calibration pattern.
Using Automatic Brightness adjustment
On Vivid S6 it is possible to set up the Automatic screen
adjust feature. This will attempt to maintain a well-adjusted
screen under all ambient light conditions by using a special
built-in light-sensor.
Auto-sensor button
In case Brightness When this button is turned ON, the system will monitor and
setting is re-adjust- automatically adjust screen's brightness when ambient light
ed manually the conditions have changed.
Auto sensor feature
will be turned off. It is recommended to leave the Auto-Sensor ON by default for
the duration of the system's operation.
Auto Adjust button
When this button is depressed the system will perform a
one-time screen adjustment, based on the current ambient
light.
Position Adjustment
The monitor position can be adjusted for easy viewing.
• The monitor can be rotated around its central pivot point.
• The monitor can be tilted for the optimum viewing angle.
• The monitor can be flipped forward to a horizontal position
for screen-protection, improved visibility and reduced
height while moving or transporting the system.
CAUTION
Starting an examination
Beginning an exam consists of three steps:
• Creating a new patient record or starting a new examination
from an existing patient record (see below)
• Selecting Probe and Application (see page 100)
• Start scanning (see page 100)
The unit can be con- When default configured, the system automatically
figured to automati- searches to see if the patient is already in the database.
cally generate a The result of this search is displayed in the Patient List
patient ID (see
page 626).
field.
If the Patient name is on the patient record list:
To restrain the • Trackball to the actual patient and double-click the
search to special Trackball SET key (or press SET once and then Select
category of patient patient).
record, press More
and use the search- The unit is ready for scanning or the Patient information
ing filters. window is displayed (Figure 2-21) depending on system
configuration (see page 626).
If the Patient name is not on the patient record list:
The automatic • Press Create Patient.
search tool display-
The unit is ready for scanning or the Patient information
ing matching pa-
tient information in window is displayed (Figure 2-21) depending on system
the Patient list can configuration (see page 626).
be turned off (see
page 626). If the unit is configured to display the Patient information
window, follow the steps below:
1. Enter additional patient information if required.
1. The date format is configurable (see page 633). 3. The Address field is configurable (see
2. The window can be configured to display the page 626).
expanded patient info as default (see page 626). 4. Select patient information category.
1. The patient information on the scanning screen is configurable (see page 590).
Using other ID
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 system supports an additional field for
Patient ID number referred to as "Other Patient ID". This is an
optional data field and may be accessed via the Patient List
screen and clicking the "More" button. The rules applicable to
the "Patient ID" data and the "Patient ID" filter also apply to the
"Other Patient ID" field.
The "Other Patient ID" field is part of the DICOM protocol and if
used, will appear on the patient demographic data viewed on
DICOM viewers.
Ending an Examination
1. Press PATIENT.
The Patient Handling screen is displayed.
2. Select End Exam on the Patient Handling Screen
(Figure 2-18).
If the images on the clipboard were not previously stored a
prompt window is displayed where the user can choose to
store all, none or a selection of the images saved to the
clipboard.
3. Select:
• All: to store all images and end the exam
• None: to end the exam without storing any images
• Select: to select the images to store from the Review
screen and end the exam.
Chapter 3
Basic scanning operations
This chapter describes basic operations related to scanning.
Some operations described in this chapter are fully described
in the respective chapters throughout the manual.
This chapter includes the following information:
To toggle between The function of the assignable keys and the controls assigned
modes in combined to the soft menu vary according to the mode in which the
mode, press ACTIVE system is running. A detailed description of each function is
MODE.
provided with each scanning mode in the following imaging
mode sections. In combined modes (i.e. combined Color flow
and PW Doppler), one mode is active (live) while the other is
frozen. In this case, the assignable keys and rotary knobs
controls parameters associated with the active mode.
Switching the active mode will change the key and rotary
assignments accordingly.
The user can press the matching upper button to toggle the
“Simultan.” function ON or OFF.
The lower button functions slightly differently, it has no green
indicator.
The button indicates "Left / Right" control. The light-colored font
changes location upon each button press, indicating if "left" or
"right" status is currently active.
Alternatively, the user can click with the mouse pointer on the
relevant button graphic instead of pressing the actual button.
To adjust values
Note: when soft • Press one of the horizontal arrows on the 4-way Rocker to
menu is not access- adjust the setting of the selected control.
ed for a defined peri-
od of time it will - Right arrow increases control setting.
time-out and disap- - Left arrow decreases control setting.
pear from the dis-
play. (See page 633
for information on
how to configure
timeout).
Trackball operation
Different functions can be assigned to the trackball depending
on the current active mode. The trackball functions are
organized in functional groups. The trackball functional groups
are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. Each
group can have one or more controls that can be selected
using the keys on the trackball area as described below.
The trackball area consists of:
• The trackball: used as a cursor control in acquisition mode,
scrolling control in freeze mode and as a selecting tool (like
a mouse cursor) in post-processing mode.
• Three SET keys (identical): depending on the situation,
the SET keys toggle between the trackball functions within
the active functional group or perform the selected control
or highlighted menu item.
• The TRACKBALL key: toggles between the trackball
functional groups.
• The UPDATE MENU key: enables quick access to various
functions form a pop-up menu (see Figure 3-3).
Trackball assignment
The trackball has a multi-mode function. The functions
available from the trackball are mode dependent. The available
trackball functions for the active mode are displayed on the
right side of the Status line (Figure 3-3).
1. Trackball key: select trackball assignment from the functions available in the Status line.
2. Set key: perform the selected control or highlighted menu item
3. Update Menu key: select the operation to perform from the pop-up System menu.
(Menu contents may change. Figure shows a typical menu)
Cineloop operation
When no ECG is When the scan mode is frozen, the unit automatically displays
connected, a cine cineloop boundary markers on either side of the last detected
gauge is displayed heart cycles. The cineloop boundaries can be adjusted using
indicating the cur-
rent frame. in the
the cineloop assignable controls to cover one or more heart
cineloop. cycles.
Cineloop overview
Cineloop controls
Cineloop assignable controls
Left / Right Marker
Move the left and right markers to expand or trim the cineloop
boundaries.
Cycle select
Selects the heart cycle to be played back.
Number of cycle
Controls the number of heart cycles to be included in the loop.
Select All
Select all heart cycles.
First cycle / Last cycle
Selects the first or last heart cycle to be played back.
Cineloop
Starts cineloop acquisition.
Cineloop Freeze Control
2D Freeze
Toggles between replay and freeze modes.
Cineloop trackball controls
Scroll
When the scan mode is frozen, trackball to move the current
marker and review the images
Cine speed
In cine replay mode, move the trackball left or right to adjust the
speed of the cineloop playback.
Using cineloop
Selection of a cineloop
1. Press FREEZE.
The left and right markers on the ECG trace are displayed
on either side of the last detected heart cycle.
2. Press the 2D FREEZE button to un-freeze the cineloop and
let it run between the default setting of left and right borders.
3. To modify setting of the left or right borders, press the
CINELOOP assignable.
The selected heart beat is played back.
4. Press on the assignable CYCLE SELECT to move from heart
beat to heart beat to select the heart cycle of interest.
To jump directly to 5. Press on the assignable NUM CYCLES to increase or
the first or to the decrease the number of heart beats to be played back.
last heart beat press
the assignables 6. Adjust LEFT MARKER and RIGHT MARKER assignables to trim
FIRST CYCLE or or expand the cineloop boundaries.
LAST CYCLE.
Adjustment of cineloop playback
1. If in freeze mode, press the assignable 2D FREEZE to start
cineloop replay.
2. Use the Trackball to increase or decrease the speed of the
cineloop playback.
The speed factor is displayed on the right side of the ECG
(see Figure 3-4).
To store a cineloop
While in scanning mode, press the STORE button to store the
last heart-cycle loop. It is possible to configure this function in
several ways. Cineloops may be stored directly or after
preview, depending on how the system is configured.
While in cine-loop preview mode press STORE to store the
selected loop.
Cineloop length and loop selection is adjustable in several
ways. The procedure for cineloop storage is described on
page 406.
Removable Media
Intended use
Removable media can be used for the following purposes:
• Long-term image storage: the final destination of the
images, after they are moved out of the system harddisk by
using the Disk Management feature (see "Disk
Management" on page 464).
• Backup of patient database and system configuration
presets (see "Data Backup and Restore" on page 471)
• Patient archive sneaker-net: copy a set of patient records
between a scanner and EchoPAC PC using the
Import/Export feature (see "Export/Import patient
records/examinations" on page 452) with a removable
media.
• DICOM export to copy a set of patient records to a third
party DICOM review station.
• MPEGVue export: review exported images on a Windows
computer (see "Export/Import patient
records/examinations" on page 452).
• Excel export: exports demographics, measurements and
reporting data from the unit to a third party reporting
application using a removable media (see "Export/Import
patient records/examinations" on page 452).
• Copy of system configuration presets between to units
using the Backup/Restore feature (see "Data Backup and
Restore" on page 471).
• Save images as JPEG or AVI for review on a regular
computer.
Use only shielded USB Flash cards that are verified for EMC
performance according to EN55011 Class A or B. The use of
CAUTION other USB Flash cards may cause interference on the system
itself or on other electronic devices.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Zoom
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 supports two types of zoom: the display
zoom and the high resolution (HR) zoom.
• The Display zoom (sometimes called "Read" zoom)
magnifies the image display in both frozen and live 2D,
M-Mode and combined modes.
• The HR zoom (sometimes called "Write" zoom)
concentrates the image processing to a user selectable
portion of the image, resulting in an improved image quality
and a higher frame rate in the chosen ROI.
Performing measurements
To perform measurements
• Press MEASURE to enter the Measurement mode.
Refer to page 243 for further information.
Or
• Press CALIPER to perform simple generic measurements.
Physiological trace
The physiological module consists of a single connector, which
can accept either a set of electrodes cable or an External-ECG
cable, capable of handling external ECG signals from other
diagnostic ECG devices.
The scanned image that is displayed is synchronized with the
ECG trace. In M-Mode or Doppler, the traces are synchronized
to that particular mode's sweep.
The operator can control the gain, the position and the sweep
rate of the traces using the assignables on the control panel.
Use only GE Medical Systems accessories Conductive parts of
electrodes and associated connectors for applied parts,
CAUTION including neutral electrodes should not contact other conductive
parts, including earth.
Simultaneous use of two or more applied parts will cause
summation of patient leakage currents.
LL Unassigned F Unassigned
V Unassigned C Unassigned
Physio controls
Physio assignable controls
Common controls
Horizontal sweep
Adjust the refresh rate of the physiological trace. This control is
active only in 2D and color modes. The sweep speed of the
physio traces in M-Mode and Doppler is identical to the
M-Mode or Doppler horizontal sweep adjusted by the user.
Gain
Enables the user to change the amplitude of the physiological
trace displayed on the screen.
Position
Enables the user to move the physiological trace on the screen.
ECG
Turns the ECG trace on and off.
Invert
Inverts the ECG trace upside down.
QRS visible
Shows/hides the QRS marker on the ECG.
Annotations
Text annotations may be inserted anywhere on the screen. The
annotation can be free text or a pre-selected text from a
mode-specific annotation menu or a user-defined library.
Annotations (text, arrow or body mark) are created on separate
layers. When viewing annotated images on a different system or
CAUTION when zooming the image, the position of the annotations on the
image may be slightly changed.
To insert an annotation
Free text
While typing, use 1. Type the required text.
BACKSPACE to de- A suggested word corresponding to the entered characters
lete backward. is displayed while typing. Press TAB to enter the suggested
word.
2. Trackball the text entered to the insertion position.
3. Press SET to add the annotation.
Pre-defined annotation
Word selection from the Annotation menu
1. Press the alphanumeric key TEXT.
A list of application-specific pre-defined texts is displayed
(see Figure 3-10).
To edit annotation
1. Press the alphanumeric key TEXT.
2. Press Edit in the Annotation menu.
The pointer is changed to a cross marker.
3. Trackball to the annotation to edit.
4. Press SET.
Once selected, the annotation can be moved freely.
The text can be edited using the following alphanumeric
keys:
• RIGHT ARROW: moves the text cursor forward.
• LEFT ARROW: moves the text cursor backward.
• TAB: moves the text cursor by word forward.
• BACKSPACE: deletes backward.
• DELETE: deletes the selected word.
5. Do the appropriate changes to the annotation.
6. Press SET to anchor the edited annotation.
To erase annotation
To erase all annotations on the screen in one operation, press
the alphanumeric key PAGE ERASE.
To erase annotation words one at a time, hit DELETE button on
the alphanumeric keyboard. Each button-press will delete a
single word in reversed order.
1. Rearrange list
2. Delete selected text
3. Reset to factory default
4. Add new text to the list
5. Enter new text
Bodymarks
Bodymarks are small graphic images that represent the
anatomy being examined. Using bodymarks, the user can
indicate the position that the probe was in during the
examination.
Inserting a bodymark
1. Press the alphanumeric key BODYMARK.
The Bodymark menu is displayed showing a selection of
bodymarks relative to the selected exam category.
1. Probe marker
Deleting a bodymark
1. Press the alphanumeric key BODYMARK.
The Bodymark menu is displayed
2. Select Erase.
When pressing PAGE ERASE on alphanumeric keyboard the
bodymark will be erased, provided it has been configured this
way.
To change the configuration
1. Press CONFIG.
2. In the Configuration package, select Meas/Text category.
3. In the Meas/Text category select Annotation (see
Figure 3-12).
4. Check or uncheck the "Delete on Page erase" option.
Chapter 4
Scanning Modes
Introduction
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound scanner provides several
basic scanning modes and several options for combining the
use of these modes.
The following scanning modes are described in this chapter:
• 2D Mode Imaging
• M-Mode Imaging
• Anatomical M-Mode
• Color Mode Imaging
• Doppler Mode Imaging
• Angio
• Tissue Velocity Imaging
• Tissue Tracking
• Tissue Synchronization Imaging
• BFlow
• BFI (B-Flow Imaging)
• Strain / Strain-Rate imaging
Note: Some optional scan-modes listed above are not
available on Vivid S5.
See page 406 for When performing an examination using any of these modes,
further information images and image sequences (cineloops) can be stored. The
on image and examination or part of it can also be stored on DVD, CD, and
cineloop storage.
other various media, depending on available options.
2D-Mode
2D-Mode overview
1. Focus marker
2. Probe orientation marker
3. Status window
4. Soft menu
Controls marked with R are also available in freeze and cine replay
2D-Mode controls
2D assignable controls
Width
Controls the size or angular width of the 2D image sector. A
smaller angle generally produces an image with a higher frame
rate.
Focus Pos
Changes the location of the focal point(s). A triangular focus
marker indicates the depth of the focal point.
Note: On convex and linear probes there are two additional
optional focus controls:
• Focus number: Allows to control the number of focal point.
• Focal Spread: Allows to control the distance among the
different focal points
Frame rate
Adjusts frame rate (FPS). The relative setting of the frame rate
is displayed in the status window. When adjusting frame rate,
there is a trade off between spatial and temporal resolution.
Tilt
Enables the axis of the 2D image to be tilted to the left or right.
By using this control in combination with angle control the
image can be “aligned” to the direction of interest, and frame
rates be optimized. By default the axis of symmetry of a 2D
image is vertical. (Applicable only for cardiology applications).
Frequency
On some low fre- Enables the adjustment of the probe's operating frequency.
quencies, the sys- The selected frequency is displayed in the status window. For
tem switches some probes/applications the lowest frequency settings will be
automatically to
second-harmonic
Octave imaging settings.
mode. The word Note: While changing the Frequency value on display, the
“Octave” appears
in the status win-
operator actually selects different transmit patterns associated
dow. with that value, which includes transmit pulse shape, frequency
and transmit sequence.
Octave
Enables quick switching over between Octave imaging and
corresponding fundamental frequencies, without rotating the
Frequency selection rotary knob.
Invert
• Left/Right Invert: enables a mirror image of the 2D image
to be created. The left/right reference marker V moves to
the other side of the image.
• Up/Down Invert: enables the 2D image to be flipped
180 degrees.
Dual focus
Activates Dual focus mode (optionally available in cardiology
applications only). To adjust the location of the Dual focus,
activate the FOCUS assignable.
B Color maps
Displays a color map menu to optimize the greyscale
presentation. The menu enables an option from a list of
non-linear gray-curves or different 2D-colorized curves to be
selected. Use the assignable rotary knob to highlight and
activate the desired map.
Compound
Compound is a process of combining three frames from
different steering angles into a single frame. The combined
single image has the benefits of reduced speckle noise,
reduced clutter, and continuity of specular reflectors. Therefore,
this technique can improve contrast resolution.
Clear Vessel is active Clear Vessel is ON but inactive Clear Vessel is OFF
Using 2D
Refer to page 593 The 2D-Mode is the system's default mode.
about creating pre-
1. Press 2D on the control panel to access 2D mode.
sets.
Check the Display's 2. Optimize the image by adjusting the image controls
brightness and con- described in the previous section.
trast setting before If necessary use preset for optimum performance with
adjusting the unit
imaging controls
minimum adjustment.
(see page 90).
Optimizing 2D
The following controls can be adjusted to optimize the 2D Mode
display:
• Use the Gain and TGC controls to optimize the overall
image.
• Use the Depth control to adjust the range to be imaged.
M-Mode
M-Mode overview
M-Mode controls
M-Mode assignable controls
Horizontal sweep
Adjusts the horizontal refresh rate of the M-Mode area of the
display. Horizontal sweep does not change the acquisition
resolution, so that user can change the horizontal sweep in
replay (with no loss of quality).
On some low fre- Frequency
quencies, the sys-
tem switches
Enables the adjustment of the probe's operating frequency.
automatically to The selected frequency is displayed in the status window. For
second-harmonic some probes/applications the lowest frequency settings will be
mode. The word Octave imaging settings.
“Octave” appears
in the status win- Note: While changing the Frequency value on display, the
dow. operator actually selects different transmit patterns associated
with that value, which includes transmit pulse shape, frequency
and transmit sequence.
Octave
Enables quick switching over between Octave imaging and
corresponding fundamental frequencies, without rotating the
Frequency selection rotary knob.
Focus Pos
Changes the location of the focal point(s). A triangular focus
marker indicates the depth of the focal point.
Up/Down
Flips the M-Mode display 180 degrees.
Color maps
Displays a color map menu to optimize the greyscale
presentation. The menu enables an option from a list of
non-linear gray-curves or different colorized curves to be
selected. Use the trackball to point to a color map and press
SET to activate the desired map.
AMM
Anatomical M-Mode (option) is only available for cardiac
applications. See further information in "Anatomical M-Mode"
on page 154.
Compress
Controls the amount of contrast in the image. An index number
is displayed in the status window to indicate the relative level of
compression.
Reject
Adjust reject level. When this control is increased, low-level
echoes are rejected and appear darker in the image. An index
number is displayed in the status window to indicate the
relative level of rejection.
Using M-Mode
Conventional M-Mode (greyscale)
1. While in 2D-Mode press cursor on the control panel.
2. Use the trackball to position the cursor over the required
area of the image.
Gain, Frequency, 3. Press M - the M-mode sweep will start to sweep.
Focus, Dynamic
4. Adjust horizontal sweep, Gain, Frequency, Focus, Dynamic
Range and Com-
pression affect also Range, compression and Contour to optimize the display if
the 2D image. necessary.
5. Press FREEZE to stop imaging.
OR
1. While in 2D-Mode press M on the control panel. The
M-mode sweep will start to sweep.
2. Use the trackball to position the cursor over the required
area of the image.
3. Adjust horizontal sweep, Gain, Frequency, Focus, Dynamic
Range, Compression and Contour to optimize the display if
necessary.
4. Press FREEZE to stop imaging.
Optimizing M-Mode
Refer to page 593 The use of preset gives optimum performance with minimum
about creating pre- adjustment. If necessary, the following controls can be adjusted
sets. to further optimize the M-Mode display:
• Adjust Horizontal sweep to optimize the display resolution.
• Adjust Gain and TGC controls to adjust the range to be
imaged.
Except for Con- • Use the Frequency (move to higher frequencies) or the
tour, all the con- Frame rate control (move to lower frame rate) to increase
trols listed in the resolution in image.
optimizing
M-Mode section • Use the Frequency (move to lower frequency) to
will also affect the increase penetration.
2D image.
• Adjust Focus to move the focal point(s) around the region
of interest in the M-Mode display.
• Adjust Dynamic range to optimize the useful range of
incoming echoes to the available greyscale.
• Adjust Compress and Contour to further optimize the
display.
• Adjust Reject to reduce noise while taking care not to
Color Mode
Color Mode overview
Color maps
Displays a menu of color map options. Use the assignable
rotary knob to point to a color map and activate the desired
color map. Each color map is assigning different color hues to
different velocities.
Cineloop (in Freeze, Color 2D mode only)
Allocates different cineloop control functions to the assignable
soft keys.
Tissue priority
Emphasize either the color of the color mode or the greyscale
tissue detail of the 2D image. Tissue priority is available in both
Live and Freeze.
Color-Mode Soft menu controls
Sample volume
Adjusts the size of the color flow Doppler sampling area. Lower
setting gives better flow resolution while a higher setting
increases sensitivity and helps to locate turbulent flows.
DDP (Data Dependant Processing)
Performs temporal processing, which reduces random noise
without affecting the motion of significant tissue structures.
Frequency
Enables the adjustment of the transmission frequency to
control the sensitivity or the level of penetration. The selected
frequency is displayed in the status window. Adjusting
Frequency may affect Sample Volume and LVR settings.
Note: While changing the Frequency value on display, the
operator actually selects different transmit patterns associated
with that value, which includes transmit pulse shape, frequency
and transmit sequence.
Smart Depth
For best sensitivity in color-mode, the Color
Frequency/Transmit Pattern used should be optimized as a
function of the location of the color-ROI.
Trackball controls
ROI (Region Of Interest) size
When the trackball command Size is selected (see also
"Trackball operation" on page 108), the height and width of the
color area (or ROI) is adjusted from the trackball.
Color M-Mode
1. From M-Mode press COLOR, or from Color-Mode press M.
The assignable con- 2. Use the trackball to position the color area in the M-Mode
trols of the trackball display.
are displayed in the
trackball status bar. 3. Press the SET button. The instruction Size should be
highlighted in the trackball status bar. If not, press SET
again to select Size.
NOTE: If the trackball control Pointer is selected, press
TRACKBALL to be able to select between Position and Size
controls.
4. Use the trackball to adjust the dimension of the color area.
To enlarge the color area, move the trackball up
To narrow the color area, move the trackball down.
5. Press SET when the desired size is obtained.
PW and CW Doppler
PW and CW Doppler overview
Frequency
Adjusts the transmission frequency in Doppler to control
sensitivity or level of penetration. The selected frequency is
displayed in the status window. Adjusting Frequency may affect
Sample Volume (PW) and LVR settings.
Power
When power is re- Controls the amount of acoustic power applied in all modes.
duced, it reduces When power is set to maximum, it is equal to or less than the
the signal-to-noise maximum acoustic power permitted by the FDA. The Thermal
ratio, so that the im-
age may become
Index (TI) and the Mechanical Index (MI) are displayed on the
noisier. screen.
Controls and opera- There are two ways to start PW/CW Doppler:
tions for PW and
CW mode are the Alternative 1
same unless other-
wise noted. 1. Press PW or CW. A scanning screen is displayed with a
Doppler cursor on the 2D mode image and a Doppler
spectrum in the lower part of the screen.
2. Use the trackball to position the Doppler cursor line and in
PW the sample volume location over the area of interest.
Sample Volume ad- 3. In PW, with the Soft menu rocker key, adjust the sample
justment may affect Volume (SV):
the Scale, Frame To enlarge the SV, press the Right arrow of the rocker
rate and LV rej. set-
tings.
To narrow the SV, press the Left arrow of the rocker.
Alternative 2
1. Press CURSOR on the control panel. A cursor line is
displayed on the 2D image.
2. With the trackball adjust the position of the cursor line.
3. Press PW or CW.
Using ASO
Press the "Auto" button while in PW or CW modes. This will
activate the ASO function. Automatic Spectrum Optimization
(ASO) is used to automatically adjust baseline and scale of
current PW/CW spectrum to optimize the spectral display. It will
avoid the display of a folded spectrum and stretch the spectrum
vertically as large as possible.
ASO optimization is not continuous but performed
instantaneously each time the button is pressed.
Tissue Velocity Imaging (TVI)
TVI overview
TVI controls
TVI assignable controls
2D width
Controls the angular width of the 2D image sector.
Lower scale value Scale
allows greater depth
and lower Nyquist
Adjusts the repetition rate of the Doppler pulses transmitted to
limit. acquire the data for color mapping. The Scale value influences
the Nyquist limit (the ability to detect maximal velocity without
color-aliasing).
Baseline
Adjusts the color map to emphasize tissue motion either toward
or away from the probe. Baseline is available in both Live and
Freeze.
Frame rate
Controls the line density. When adjusting frame rate, there is a
trade off between spatial and temporal resolution.
Invert
Enables the color scheme assigned to positive and negative
tissue velocities to be inverted. Invert is available in live and
cine replay.
TSI
Starts TSI mode (see page 188).
Simultaneous
Enables simultaneous display of 2D image and 2D image with
TVI color.
TVI visible
Turns TVI display on/off. When TVI display is turned off the TVI
acquisition is still in turned on and raw-data is still acquired but
remains hidden from the display.
Cineloop (in Freeze only)
Starts cineloop acquisition.
Color maps
Displays a menu of color map options. Use the assignable
rotary knob to select and activate a desired color map. Each
color map is assigning different color hues to different
velocities.
Q-Analysis (in Freeze only)
Starts the Quantitative analysis application (see Chapter 8,
"Quantitative Analysis" on page 375).
Alternative assignable controls
Press ALT to access the following modes:
• Tissue Synchronization Imaging (see page 188)
• Tissue Tracking (see page 173)
• Curved Anatomical M-Mode (see page 155)
• Strain rate (see page 178)
• Strain (see page 183)
TVI Soft menu controls
Compress
Controls the amount of color compression. The color bar is
adjusted accordingly.
Tilt
Enables the axis of the 2D image to be tilted to the left or right.
By using this control in combination with angle control the
image can be “aligned” to the direction of interest, and frame
rates be optimized. By default the axis of symmetry of a 2D
image is vertical. Tilting of the 2D image will tilt the TVI ROI
along with it.
Threshold
Controls the level of greyscale intensity that is used as a
threshold for color.
Transparency
Controls the degree of transparency of the TVI color.
Frequency
Enables the adjustment of the transmission frequency to
control the sensitivity or the level of penetration.
Lateral Averaging
Use Averaging con- Smooths the image by averaging collected data along the
trols with caution same horizontal line. An increase of the lateral averaging will
so as not to obscure reduce noise, but this will also reduce the lateral resolution.
significant diagnos-
tic information Radial Averaging
Smooths the image by averaging collected data along the
same radial line. An increase of the radial averaging will reduce
noise, but this will also reduce the radial resolution.
When power is re- Power
duced, it reduces
the signal-to-noise
Controls the amount of acoustic power applied in all modes.
ratio, so that the im- When power is set to maximum, it is equal to or less than the
age may appear maximum acoustic power level permitted by regulatory
noisier. standards. The Thermal Index (TI) and the Mechanical Index
(MI) are displayed on the screen.
Using TVI
1. Select the desired probe.
2. While in 2D mode press TVI on the control panel, then select
TVI soft-key.
3. Use the trackball to position the ROI frame over the area
to be examined.
The assignable con- 4. Press SET. The instruction Size should be highlighted in the
trols of the trackball trackball status bar. If not, press SET again to select Size.
are displayed in the Note: If the trackball control Pointer is selected, press
trackball status bar
TRACKBALL to be able to select between Position and Size
in the bottom right
corner of the screen. controls.
5. Use the trackball to adjust the dimensions of the ROI.
To enlarge or narrow the ROI, move the trackball to the
left or right.
To lengthen or shorten the ROI, move the trackball up or
down.
Optimizing TVI
Refer to page 593 The use of preset gives optimum performance with minimum
about creating pre- adjustment. If necessary, the following controls can be adjusted
sets. to further optimize the TVI display:
The Scale value also • To reduce quantification noise (variance), the Nyquist limit
affects the frame should be as low as possible, without creating aliasing. To
rate. There is a trade reduce the Nyquist limit: Reduce the Scale value from the
off between the
frame rate and
assignables on the control panel.
quantification
noise.
PW will be opti- • TVI provides velocity information only in the beam direction.
mized for Tissue The apical view typically provides the best window since the
Velocities when ac- beams are then approximately aligned to the longitudinal
tivated from inside
TVI.
direction of the myocardium (except near the apex). To
obtain radial or circumferential tissue velocities, a
parasternal view must be used. However, from this window
the beam cannot be aligned to the muscle for all the parts
of the ventricle.
Tissue Tracking
Tissue Tracking overview
Color maps
Displays a menu of color map options. Use the assignable
rotary knob to select and activate a desired color map.
Q-Analysis (in Freeze only)
Starts the Quantitative analysis application (see Chapter 8,
"Quantitative Analysis" on page 375).
Alternative assignable controls
Press ALT to access the following modes:
• Tissue Synchronization Imaging (see page 188)
• Tissue Tracking (see page 173)
• Curved Anatomical M-Mode (see page 155)
• Strain rate (see page 178)
• Strain (see page 183)
Tissue Tracking Soft menu controls
2D width
Controls the angular width of the 2D image sector.
Tilt
Enables the axis of the 2D image to be tilted to the left or to the
right. By default the axis of the 2D image is vertical.
Threshold
Controls the level of greyscale intensity that is used as a
threshold for color.
Transparency
Controls the degree of transparency of the Tissue Tracking
color.
Frequency
Enables the adjustment of the transmission frequency to
control the sensitivity or the level of penetration.
Use Averaging con- Lateral Averaging
trols with caution
Smooths the image by averaging collected data along the
so as not to obscure
significant diagnos- same horizontal line. An increase of the lateral averaging will
tic information reduce noise, but this will also reduce the lateral resolution.
Radial Averaging
Smooths the image by averaging collected data along the
same radial line. An increase of the radial averaging will reduce
noise, but this will also reduce the radial resolution.
Power
Controls the amount of acoustic power applied. When power is
reduced the signal to noise ratio is reduced, so that the image
may become noisier.
Cine Compound (Freeze only)
Calculates and displays cineloops generated from a temporal
averaging of multiple consecutive heart cycles. The number of
cycles averaged is controlled from the Soft menu rocker. The
number of averaged cycles displayed on the top left corner.
Strain rate
Strain rate overview
Power
Controls the amount of acoustic power applied. When power is
reduced the signal to noise ratio is reduced, so that the image
may become noisier.
Cine Compound (Freeze only)
Calculates and displays cineloops generated from a temporal
averaging of multiple consecutive heart cycles. The number of
cycles averaged is controlled from the Soft menu rocker. The
number of averaged cycles displayed on the top left corner.
Strain
Strain overview
Strain controls
Strain assignable controls
Strain start
The time after ECG R-peak when the strain calculation should
start. The strain start time is displayed on the screen and is
represented on the ECG by a red marker.
Strain end
The time after strain start when the strain calculation should
end. The strain end time is displayed on the screen and is
represented on the ECG by a red marker.
Strain scale
Defines the scale for the color coding of the tissue deformation.
Frame rate
Controls the line density. When adjusting frame rate, there is a
trade-off between spatial and temporal resolution.
Invert
Enables the color scheme assigned to shortening and
elongation tissue deformation to be inverted. Invert is available
in live and cine replay.
TSI
Starts TSI mode (see page 188).
Simultaneous
Enables simultaneous display of 2D image and 2D image with
Strain color.
Color maps
Displays a menu of color map options. Use the trackball to
point a color map and press SET to activate a desired color
map.
Q-analysis (in Freeze only)
Starts the Quantitative analysis application (see Chapter 8,
"Quantitative Analysis" on page 375).
Lateral Averaging
Smooths the image by averaging collected data along the
same horizontal line. An increase of the lateral averaging will
reduce noise, but this will also reduce the lateral resolution.
Use Averaging con- Radial Averaging
trols with caution
so as not to obscure
Smooths the image by averaging collected data along the
significant diagnos- same radial line. An increase of the radial averaging will reduce
tic information. noise, but this will also reduce the radial resolution.
Power
Controls the amount of acoustic power applied. When power is
reduced the signal to noise ratio is reduced, so that the image
may become noisier.
Cine Compound (Freeze only)
Calculates and displays cineloops generated from a temporal
averaging of multiple consecutive heart cycles. The number of
cycles averaged is controlled from the Soft menu rocker. The
number of averaged cycles displayed on the top left corner.
Using Strain
1. From TVI Mode, press ALT on the control panel and press
STRAIN.
2. Adjust STRAIN START close to the R-peak.
3. Adjust STRAIN END near the T-wave.
4. Use the trackball to position the ROI frame over the area
to be examined.
The assignable con- 5. Press SET. The instruction Size should be highlighted in the
trols of the trackball trackball status bar. If not, press SET again to select Size.
are displayed in the Note: If the trackball control Pointer is selected, press
trackball status bar
TRACKBALL to be able to select between Position and Size
in the bottom right
corner of the screen. controls.
6. Use the trackball to adjust the dimensions of the ROI.
Optimizing Strain
• From an optimized Strain rate display adjust strain tracking
to pick out the systolic phase.
• The main use of Strain is to map negative systolic
deformation. This means that STRAIN START and STRAIN
END should be adjusted to pick out the systolic phase of the
TSI controls
TSI assignable controls
Invert
Invert is available for TEE acquisitions. When applied, the time
to peak negative velocity is calculated (instead of the time to
peak positive velocity). Invert makes it possible to use TSI on
TEE acquisitions where the image sector is inverted.
Frame rate
Controls the line density. When adjusting frame rate, there is a
trade-off between spatial and temporal resolution.
TSI
Starts/stops TSI Mode.
TSI Start
This rotary allows manual adjustment of TSI starting point.
TSI End
This rotary allows manual adjustment of TSI ending point.
Note: While in Freeze, press MORE to see the TSI Start / End
controls.
Q-analysis (in Freeze only)
Starts the Quantitative analysis application (see Chapter 8,
"Quantitative Analysis" on page 375).
Simultaneous
Enables simultaneous display of 2D image and 2D image with
TSI color.
Cineloop (in Freeze only)
Starts cineloop acquisition.
Color maps
Displays a menu of color map options. Use the assignable
rotary knob to select and activate a desired color map.
Using TSI
TSI requires correct QRS detection to function properly.
Therefore always check that the yellow circle markers on the
CAUTION ECG are positioned correctly on each QRS complex before
proceeding with the analysis.
Optimizing TSI
• Use apical view when imaging and ensure that both LV
walls and opposing walls are in the view.
• Activate TSI from an optimized TVI display.
• Low time to peak values may be masked out with a different
color using the TSI Cutoff control.
• Optimize 2D gain for clean chamber
• ATO can be used
• Clean ECG trace
• Acquire one or more complete heart cycles
• Default TSI start and end times are suggested
• When analyzing TEE images where systolic velocities are
negative, the detection mode may be changed to "Time to
peak negative velocity" using the Invert control.
Using LogiqView
1. Perform a detailed examination of the anatomy/pathology.
Optimize parameters for tissue texture and visible window
prior to activating LogiqView.
2. Press the assigned key LOGIQVIEW.
3. To start acquiring the image, press 2D FREEZE. Scan slowly
and in a uniform motion lengthwise.
• Continuous contact is required throughout the length of
the extended image.
• Always keep the transducer perpendicular to the skin
surface.
• Keep the motion within the same scan plane.
• Do not make abrupt changes in speed of motion.
4. If required, press 2D FREEZE again to restart the acquisition.
5. To complete the scan, press FREEZE.
6. Adjust the assigned rotary LOGIQVIEW ROTATE to rotate
the acquisition.
7. Perform measurements.
8. Press IMG STORE.
Uniform Motion
The quality and usefulness of LOGIQView images is affected
by transducer motion. Incorrect technique can contribute to
image distortion.
Guidance and precautions for uniform motion:
• Continuous contact is required throughout the length of the
extended image. DO NOT lift the transducer from the skin
surface.
• Always keep the transducer perpendicular to the skin
surface. DO NOT rock the transducer.
• Keep the motion within the same scan plane, if possible.
DO NOT slide the transducer laterally.
• Lateral turning (change in direction to follow anatomical
structure) can be accommodated with slower motion. DO
NOT make abrupt changes in direction.
• The system accommodates a reasonable range of motion
velocity. DO NOT make abrupt changes in speed of motion.
Deeper scans generally require reduced speed.
Compound
Compound is a process of combining several frames from
different steering angles into a single frame. The combined
single image has the benefits of reduced speckle noise,
reduced clutter, and continuity of specular reflectors. Therefore,
this technique can improve contrast resolution.
Compound is available with linear and 4C-RS curved probes in
2D live mode, or in the 2D image while in Color mode.
Compound is on by default.
Using compound
• Press the COMPOUND assigned key.
A compounded image is produced.
B-Flow
B-Flow provides an intuitive representation of non quantitative
hemodynamics in vascular structures. B-Flow enables
visualization of complex hemodynamics and highlights moving
blood and tissue. There are no artifacts such as bleeding,
blooming, or aliasing.
B-Flow is available Color flow mode with linear probes only.
Using B-Flow
1. While in Color flow, press the assigned key B-FLOW.
2. Adjust the soft menu control TEXTURE GAIN. Increased
gain enhances hemodynamic.
The greater the speed, the better the image scatter density and
size. If the scan direction is the same as the flow direction, then
the image scatter is elongated; if the scan direction is the
opposite as the flow direction, then the image scatter is tighter.
Therefore, have the scan direction opposite to that of flow
direction. Switch the way you hold the probe, with the probe
orientation marker inferior to maintain correct orientation on the
monitor. Flow starts from where the focal zone is located.
Blood flow imaging
Blood flow imaging (BFI) is a Color flow mode with added
speckle information. The speckle information visualizes the
blood flow direction.
Note: When scanning in BFI triplex mode it is normal to have a
time delay between the Doppler display/Doppler audio and the
BFI color display.
Chapter 5
Stress Echo
Introduction
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit provides an integrated
stress echo package option, with the ability to perform image
acquisition, review, image optimization, and wall segment
scoring and reporting for a complete, efficient stress echo
examination.
The stress package provides protocol templates for exercise,
as well as, pharmacological stress examinations. In addition to
preset factory protocol templates, templates can be created or
modified to suit users' needs. Users can define various quad
screen review groups, in any order and combination, that will
suit their normal review protocol. When reviewing stress
examination images, the images are viewed at their original
image quality, and different post-processing and zoom factors
may be applied to the images under review for effective image
optimization. The protocol template may be configured for
Continuous capture.
A stress echo examination consists of three steps:
• Selection of a stress test protocol template (page 199)
• Image acquisition (page 200)
• Stress analysis (page 213)
1. Projection selection
2. Level
3. Current acquisition
4. Projection
5. Group of views
Image acquisition
Images are acquired in a pre-defined order, according to the
selected template. The highlighted cell (green) of the matrix,
displayed in the Clipboard window indicates which view is
currently being acquired (see Figure 5-2). The names of both
the view and the level for the current cell is displayed on the top
corner of the image area and under the template matrix.
Starting acquisition
To use the Timer, 1. Turn freeze off to initiate scanning.
see page 204.
2. Perform a scan that conforms with the view that is
highlighted in the template matrix on the Clipboard window.
Smart Stress is If the selected template has the option Smart Stress
turned on by de- turned on (this option is available only on Vivid S6) (see
fault in factory tem- page 228), a subset of the image acquisition settings for
plates.
each view in the baseline level will be stored and
automatically reused in the corresponding views in the
next levels.
3. Press STORE.
For further infor- • If the actual stress level is configured to preview
mation on stress cineloop before storing, use the cineloop controls to
test configuration, select the most appropriate heart cycle and, if desired
see page 225.
adjust the loop markers (see "Cineloop operation" on
page 110 for further information). Press STORE to save
the selected cineloop.
• If the actual stress level is not configured to preview
cineloop before storing, the system will automatically
store the last cardiac cycle.
When storage of the cineloop is completed, the actual
highlighted cell in the template matrix displays a 2D icon
indicating that the view has been acquired. After storing
the loop, the system automatically highlights the next view
in the matrix to be acquired.
For further infor- Stress levels can be configured for side by side
mation on stress display/comparison of the reference loop from baseline or
test configuration, previous level and the loop to acquire (see Figure 5-3).
see page 225.
4. Repeat previous steps until all required views are
completed.
If using DICOM Server dataflow for stress-echo acquisition,
images should not be saved to permanent archive before the
CAUTION complete protocol exam is acquired.
Timers
Two timers can be displayed in the Stress mode acquisition
screen, beside the template matrix (see Figure 5-4).
1. Timers display
1. Scanner's state
2. Capture session
3. Pause session
4. Buffer gauge
5. Percentage of filled buffer
1. Assigned loop
2. Highlighted loop
3. Views pop-up menu
4. Highlighted views
5. Already assigned view
Analysis
Analysis consists of viewing previously saved loops and
assigning scores to each cardiac segment, in order to quantify
the function of the muscle, or wall motion.
Depending on the protocol configuration, the analysis stage
can be started automatically after completion of the stress test
or it can be started manually. In this case, the usual procedure
consists of sequentially opening all image groups (if defined)
and perform scoring from image to image.
The quad screen is the standard display for comparing heart
cycles (Figure 5-9). The heart cycle loops in the display are
synchronized to enable comparison. Each loop in the quad
screen can be magnified, using the "Crop Images" function
(see page 591) or the zoom control (see page 120).
1. Select a Projection
2. Select an image
3. Select and open an Image group
Alternative: Double 5. Press ANALYZE to open images in the Analyze screen (see
click on the last se- page 216).
lected image to open
images.
1. Selected loop (highlighted frame) 4. Change page or enter next image group
2. Highlighted segment name 5. Exit Wall motion scoring
3. Wall segment diagrams 6. displayed loops (highlighted frames)
1. Selected segment
2. Selected score
1. Scored segment
1. Vpeak measurement (V-peak measurement is displayed in views from peak levels and only after
scoring.)
2. Tissue Tracking
3. Quantitative analysis
Vpeak measurement
This tool enables the user to generate a tissue velocity profile
for a given wall segment through the entire heart cycle and
display color-coded Vpeak in tissue.
From the velocity trace, the user can determine whether the
systolic Vpeak is over or under a clinically determined velocity
threshold (see "References" on page 224) to confirm the wall
motion scoring.
QTVI Stress can be used only in conjunction with wall motion
scoring analysis, as a guiding tool.
CAUTION
When activating QTVI Stress, the measurement applies only to
the currently highlighted segment for the current level and
projection view.
1. Threshold for current segment (green) 4. Vpeak threshold for current segment
2. Sampling point 5. Color-coded tissue velocity
3. Current segment 6. Result window with tissue velocity profile
Tissue Tracking
Tissue Tracking calculates and color-codes the displacement in
tissue over a given time interval. The displacement is found as
the time integral (sum) of the tissue velocities during the given
time interval. The color-coded displacements calculated in the
myocardium are displayed as color overlay in the respective
acquisition window.
By studying the color patterns generated in the different
segments, the user can confirm the standard segmental wall
motion scoring at peak levels.
Quantitative analysis
Quantitative analysis enables further analysis based on
multiple tissue velocity traces. Quantitative analysis is
performed using the Quantitative analysis package described
in Chapter 8, "Quantitative Analysis" on page 375.
References
1. Application of Tissue Doppler to Interpretation of
Dubotamine Echocardiography and Comparison With
Quantitative Coronary Angiography. Cain P, Baglin T,
Case C, Spicer D, Short L. and Marwick T H. Am. J. Cardiol.
2001; 87: 525-531
Editing/creating a template
The stress package provides protocol templates for exercise as
well as pharmacological stress examinations. The user can
create new templates or modify existing templates to suit the
individual needs. Up to ten projections and fourteen stress
levels can be created in a template.
Templates created may be temporary, used only during the
current examination, or saved as new templates, for future use
and reference. The editions that may be performed include:
• Adding/deleting levels and projections, page 229
• Assigning new labels to levels and projections, page 230
• Defining level options, page 230
• Defining new groups, page 231
Templates are edited/created from the Template editor screen.
Template
Parameter Description
Template:
• Select a pre-defined template from the
pop-up menu. The Protocol template
preview (see below) is updated
accordingly.
Parameter Description
Template settings
Parameter Description
Template settings:
• Cycles: select the number of cineloop
heart cycles to store for each level from the
drop-down menu.
• Continuous capture:
: enables continuous image acquisition
throughout the level. The images acquired
are temporarily stored in the unit's storage
buffer.
• Preview of store:
: enables review and adjustment of
cineloops before storage (see page 407 for
further information).
• Show reference:
: displays a dual screen with the
reference level (first or previous level) on
the left and the live image on the right.
Other options
Parameter Description
Grid size:
• Enter the number of levels and projections
for the selected template.
Timers:
• : starts T1 and T2 timers automatically
Auto-start analysis:
• : displays the Stress Echo Analysis
screen when the last acquisition is
performed.
Smart Stress:
Smart Stress option is available for Vivid S6 • : stores a subset of the image acquisition
only. settings (geometry incl. zoom, gain,
compress, reject, power etc.) for each view
in the protocol. Smart Stress enables to set
image acquisition settings for each view at
baseline level and automatically get the
same image settings in the corresponding
views in the next levels.
In Continuous capture acquisition at peak
stress, the active cell must be moved
manually through the views using the arrow
buttons (or foot pedal).
Reference image:
• When Show Reference is selected (see
page 227), selects either corresponding
baseline loop or corresponding loop from
the previous level to be displayed as
reference image during acquisition.
Pre-defined groups
Parameter Description
Pre-defined groups:
• Shows the image groups created.
• New group: creates a new image group.
Select the desired images on the template
preview (see page 231).
• Update group: edits a selected group after
new loop selection on the template preview
(see page 231).
• Delete group: deletes selected group (see
page 231).
Editing/Creating a template
Selecting a base template to edit
1. Trackball to the Template pop-up menu on the upper left
corner of the Template editor screen.
2. Press SET on the arrow.
The Template pop-up menu is displayed.
Determine the re- 3. Trackball to the base template to edit.
quired number of
4. Press SET.
projections and lev-
els you need and se- The selected template is displayed in the Protocol
lect the most template preview field, showing the levels and projections
appropriate founda- and their labels.
tion template.
Adding/deleting levels and projections
Factory templates 1. Enter the number of levels and projections in the Grid size
cannot be changed. field (see Figure 5-14).
The new grid size is displayed in the Protocol template
preview field.
2. Press New Template to create a new template.
Or
Press Save Template to update the base template.
Configuring levels
The following options can be set up for each level:
Number of cycles to be stored in the cineloop:
• Enter the desired number in the Cycles field.
Up to four cycles/cineloop can be stored.
Continuous capture
• Check Continuous capture if continuous image
acquisition throughout the level is desired.
Adding a group
1. In the Protocol template preview field select the cells to be
part of the group.
2. In the Pre-defined group field, press New group.
A dialogue box is displayed asking the user to enter a
name for the new group.
3. Enter the group name.
4. Press OK.
The new group is displayed in the Pre-defined group field.
Deleting a group
A selected group is 1. In the Pre-defined group field, select the group to delete.
highlighted by a
2. Press Delete group.
yellow frame.
The group is removed from the list in the Pre-defined
group field.
Chapter 6
Contrast Imaging
Introduction
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 supports:
• Left Ventricular Contrast imaging: Optimized for
endocardial border detection and assessment of wall
motion and wall thickening (see page 235).
• Vascular Contrast imaging: optimized to visualize
contrast in larger vessels (see page 240).
Appropriate training
WARNING
Only physicians or echo technicians who have received
appropriate training can use the Contrast applications.
Cardiac imaging
The only contrast acquisition application available for cardiac
imaging is Left Ventricular Contrast imaging. The LV
Contrast (LVO) application is optimized for endocardial border
detection and assessment of wall motion and wall thickening.
This application requires the LVO Contrast option to be
enabled.
Non-cardiac imaging
The following non-cardiac contrast acquisition applications are
available.
• Vascular Contrast imaging: optimized to visualize
contrast in larger vessels, e.g. carotid artery. Requires the
Vascular/Abdominal Contrast option enabled.
• Abdominal Contrast imaging: optimized to visualize
contrast in abdominal organs, e.g. liver and kidneys.
Requires the Vascular/Abdominal Contrast option enabled.
WARNING
Misdiagnosis in ultrasound contrast images may be caused by
several artifacts, most importantly:
Motion artifacts: gives rise to signals independently of contrast
presence. This may be caused by patient movement; including
respiration, or by probe movement influenced by the operator.
Regional drop outs: caused by unintentional destruction of the
contrast agent, too low concentration of contrast agent, poor
acoustic penetration due to rib/lung shadows or system failing to
detect the contrast agent due to erroneous settings induced by
the operator.
Tissue harmonics: gives contrast-like signals independently of
the presence of contrast agent.
Data acquisition
Left Ventricular Contrast Imaging
The Left Ventricular (LV) Contrast application has an optimized
system preset for Left ventricular opacification, optimal
resolution of endocardial borders delineationand for optimal
assessment of wall motion.
The LV Contrast application may help to identify LV thrombus
and evaluate wall motion.
LV Contrast overview
1. Status window
2. Soft menu
LV Contrast controls
LV Contrast assignable controls
Width
Controls the size and angular width of the image sector. A
smaller angle generally produces a scan with a higher frame
rate.
Tilt
Enables the axis of the 2D image to be tilted to the left or to the
right. By default the axis of the 2D image is vertical.
Frequency
Enables the adjustment of the probe's operating frequency. A
higher frequency gives better resolution. Frequency is also
used to switch between Octave (single-pulse) and CPI (Coded
Phase inversion - multi-pulse).
Reject
Controls the Echo rejection level. When increased, low level
echoes are rejected and appear darker in the 2D image.
Dynamic Range
Controls the image contrast. A high dynamic range setting
gives a softer image. Decreasing the dynamic range will
provide a more black and white image.
Tilt
Enables the axis of the 2D image to be tilted to the left or to the
right. By default the axis of the 2D image is vertical.
Contour
Controls the image processing related to the extent of edge
enhancement applied.
The Diff control de- Diff on/off
creases the frame
rate and the number
Affects the level of reverberation in the image. The
of focal zones when reverberation in the image is reduced when Diff control is
turned on. turned on.
DDP (Data Dependant Processing)
Performs temporal processing, which reduces random noise
without affecting the motion of significant tissue structures.
Using LV Contrast
The LV Contrast application works with the 3S-RS, M4S-RS
(Vivid S6 only) 5S-RS, 6T-RS, and 6Tc-RS probes.
1. Press PROBE on the control panel.
A list of the connected probes is displayed.
The Application menu for the selected probe is listed.
2. Trackball to LV Contrast application.
3. Press SET to launch the application.
4. Perform the acquisition.
Always read and follow carefully the manufacturer instructions
on the contrast agent label.
WARNING
Optimizing LV Contrast
The default setting for the LV contrast application is optimized
for contrast detection and not tissue imaging. Therefore, with
some patients it may be difficult to orient the probe before the
contrast agent arrives. In this case we recommend to stay in
the Cardiac application until the contrast agent is observed in
the right ventricle and quickly switch to the LV Contrast
application.
If a swirling pattern is observed and persists after the LV cavity
has been filled with contrast, the power should be reduced until
homogenous opacification is obtained
Too high Power setting will destroy the contrast agent in the LV
cavity.
CAUTION
Chapter 7
Measurement and Analysis
Introduction
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 Ultrasound unit provides functionality for
two measurement conventions:
A study is a set of • Assign and Measure (Measure Protocols): the user
related measure- selects a study consisting in a set of pre-labeled
ments, or measure- measurements related to the active scanning mode and
ments that are
logically grouped
clinical application. The user is prompted through the
together. The mea- measurements in the order of the measurement labels.
surements in a This convention is started from the MEASURE button on the
study are some- control panel. You must select desired folder, Dimension,
times used in a for- Volumes, area, etc. A set of tools is implemented to make
mula to calculate
the measurement process as fast and easy as possible for
new parameters
(e.g. biplane volume the user:
with EF, SV and • The user is guided through the study: an auto-sequence
CO). functionality automatically selects the next
measurement in a study.
• The selected measurement is highlighted in the
Measurement menu.
• The performed measurement is indicated in the
Measurement menu.
The studies and their parameters are user-configurable. The
user can create its own studies containing the relevant
measurements only (see page 598).
• Measure and Assign (Free style): the user performs a
measurement and assigns a label. This convention is
started either from MEASURE or CALIPER button on the
Control panel.
1. Active application
2. Study
3. Selected study
4. Opened study
5. Measurements related to the
area study for the cardiac
application
1. Performed measurement
2. Next measurement is
automatically selected
CAUTION
1. Measurement tools
Assignment
3. Assigned measurement
Cardiac measurements
2D Measurements
2D Length measurements
1. Generate the 2D image.
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
Alternative: Press 3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
CALIPER on the con-
4. Select Caliper in the Measurement Menu (see Figure 7-1).
trol panel and press
CALIPER assignable. 5. Trackball the cursor to the start point of the measurement.
6. Press SET to anchor the start point of the measurement.
See the Status bar 7. Trackball the cursor to the measurement end point.
to get the next step The current distance value is displayed in the
to perform. Measurement result table and is instantaneously updated
when moving the cursor.
The measurement 8. Press SET to anchor the end point of the measurement.
display color on the The measurement result is displayed in the Measurement
2D image changes result table.
from green to blue
after completion of 9. To assign a label to the measurement, see page 252.
the measurement. 10. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to make additional length
measurements.
The measurements 2D length measurement ratio
displayed on the 2D
image and the cor-
1. Generate the 2D image.
responding results 2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
are numbered.
3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
Alternative: Press 4. Select Dist. ratio in the Measurement Menu (see
CALIPER and DIST Figure 7-1).
RATIO assignable.
5. Perform two length measurements as described in steps 5
through 8 in the above section.
The measurement results including the ratio (%) of the two
measured lengths are displayed in the Measurement result
table.
2D Area measurements
1. Generate the 2D image.
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
Alternative: Press 3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
CALIPER and AREA
4. Select Area (trace) in the Measurement Menu (see
assignable.
Figure 7-1).
5. Trackball the cursor to the start point of the measurement.
See the Status bar 6. Press SET to anchor the start point of the measurement.
to get the next step
7. Trace the area (planetary) with the Trackball.
to perform.
The measurement The area and circumference fields are displayed in the
display color on the Measurement result table.
2D image changes
from green to blue 8. Press SET to complete the measurement.
after completion of The current measurement results are instantly updated
the measurement. and displayed in the Measurement result table.
9. To assign a label to the measurement, see page 252.
The measurements 10. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to make additional area
displayed on the 2D measurements.
image and the cor-
responding results 2D area measurement ratio
are numbered.
1. Generate the 2D image.
2. Press FREEZEto stop the cineloop.
Alternative: Press 3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
CALIPER, MORE as-
4. Select Area ratio in the Measurement Menu (see
signable and AREA
RATIO.
Figure 7-1).
5. Perform two area measurements as described in steps 5
through 8 in the above section.
See the Status bar The measurement results including the ratio (%) of the two
to get the next step measured areas are displayed in the Measurement result
to perform. table.
2D Volume measurements
The measurements described in this section enable volume
measurement in a defined zone. The measurements tool
generates results by two methods:
For measurement • Method of Disk (displayed as Vmod in the Measurement
formulae, refer to result table), known as Simpson's method.
the Reference
Manual. • Area/Length method (displayed as Va-l in the
Measurement result table).
To perform a volume measurement:
1. Generate the 2D image.
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
Alternative: Press 3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
CALIPER and
4. Select Volume in the Measurement Menu (see Figure 7-1).
VOLUME assignable.
5. Trackball the cursor to the start point where a volume is to
be measured.
See the Status bar 6. Press SET to anchor the start point of the measurement.
to get the next step
7. Trackball the cursor to draw the length. Use the trackball to
to perform.
outline the area of interest.
8. Press SET to anchor the second point. A third caliper will
appear, marking the length of the ROI.
The measurement 9. If required, drag the cursor with the Trackball to modify the
display color on the length marker.
2D image changes The current area, circumference and Area/Length Volume
from green to blue
after completion of
(Va-l) values are displayed in the Measurement result table
the measurement. (see Figure 7-1) and are instantaneously updated when
moving the cursor.
10. Press SET to complete the measurement.
The measurement results including Vmod (Simpson) are
displayed in the Measurement result table (see
Figure 7-1).
The measurements 11. To assign a label to the measurement, see page 252.
displayed on the 2D
12. Repeat steps 5 through 10 to make additional volume
image and the cor-
responding results measurements.
are numbered.
2D Depth measurements
The measurements described in this section enable depth
measurement from the probe to a selected point.
Note: This measurement is disabled in the factory default
configuration. See "Measurement package configuration" on
page 338 for details about on how to enable it through
configuration menu.
To perform a depth measurement:
1. Generate the 2D image.
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
See the Status bar 4. Press the assignable POINT to select the depth
to get the next step measurement function.
to perform.
5. Trackball the cursor to the position to measure.
The current distance from the probe is displayed in the
Measurement result table and is instantaneously updated
when moving the cursor.
The measurements 6. Press SET to anchor the point.
displayed on the 2D The depth value (cm) is displayed in the Measurement
image and the cor- result table.
responding results
are numbered.
M-Mode Measurements
In M-Mode, the user can perform distance and time
measurements. This measurement package has also the
following pre-defined measurement studies:
• LA/Ao
• LV
• RV
Ao/LA study
1. Generate the M-Mode image.
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
Alternative: Press 3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
CALIPER on the con-
4. Select Ao/LA in the Measurement Menu.
trol panel and press
the AO/LA assign- 5. Trackball the cursor along the time axis to the required point
able. to start measurement of Aorta root diameter.
See the Status bar 6. Press SET.
to get the next step The starting point for the measurement is anchored.
to perform.
7. Trackball to the end point of the measurement.
The current value is 8. Press SET.
updated while mov- The measurement end point is anchored and the value is
ing the cursor. displayed in the Measurement result table.
A new free-moving cursor is displayed on the image, ready
for the next measurement.
9. Repeat steps 5, through 8 to measure Left Atrium.
The LA value is displayed in the Measurement result table.
The Ao/LA ratio is displayed in the Measurement result
table.
LV study
The LV study consists of measurements in fixed-time mode in
both systole and diastole of:
• Interventricular septum thickness (IVS)
• Left ventricular internal dimension (LVID)
• Left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPW)
The following parameters are also calculated:
• EDV (End diastole volume)
• ESV (End systole volume)
• SV (Stroke volume)
• EF (Ejection Fraction)
• FS (Fractional Shortening)
To perform LV study
1. Generate the M-Mode image.
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
RV study
The RV study consists of measurement in fixed-time mode of
Right ventricular internal dimension (RVID) in both diastole and
systole.
To perform RV study
1. Generate the M-Mode image.
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
Alternative: Press 3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
CALIPER on the con-
4. Select RV study in the Measurement Menu.
trol panel and press
the RV STUDY as- 5. Trackball the cursor along the time axis to the required point
signable. to start measurement of RVIDd.
6. Press SET. The starting point for the measurement is
anchored.
The current value is 7. Trackball to the end point of the measurement.
updated while mov-
ing the cursor.
Doppler Measurements
The following measurements may be calculated on Doppler
mode spectra:
For measurement • Maximum (peak) and mean velocity
formulae, refer to
• Maximum and mean pressure gradient
the Reference
Manual. • Pressure half-time (PHT)
• Velocity time integral (VTI)
• Mitral valve area (MVA), derived from PHT
MV E/A ratio
Adjust Compress 1. Generate the spectrum to be measured.
and reject controls
2. Press FREEZE to stop the cineloop.
to optimize the
Doppler signal. 3. Press MEASURE on the Control Panel.
Alternative: Press 4. Select MV E/A ratio in the Measurement Menu.
CALIPER on the con-
5. Trackball the cursor to the peak of the E wave.
trol panel and press
the MV E/A RATIO as- 6. Press SET to anchor the point.
signable. 7. Drag cursor to baseline to mark dT.
8. Press SET on the trackball area to anchor the second point.
9. Trackball the cursor to the peak of A wave.
10. Press SET to anchor the point.
the velocity at peak for E and A waves and the calculated
E/A ratio are displayed in the Measurement result table.
TSI Measurements
Each sample in the TSI image represents the time to the
maximum velocity within the chosen TSI search interval from
TSI Start to TSI End. (See page 189 on how to set the TSI
search interval.)
There are two automatic TSI time to peak measurement tools:
• Generic TSI Time to peak measurement: displays the TSI
value at the location point set by the user.
• Segment TSI Time to peak measurement: measures the
time to peak velocity in specific wall segments and gets
automatically calculated TSI indexes based on these
measurements. The measurements may be presented in a
color coded Bull's eye diagram.
Alternatively, TSI time to peak measurement can be done
in Q Analysis by manually measuring the time between the
QRS marker and the peak velocity on the velocity trace.
TSI trace
The TSI Time to peak measurement can be verified and
eventually manually changed from the TSI trace.
1. Double click on the measurement point.
The ROI and the corresponding TSI curve are displayed
(see Figure 7-8).
2. Press SET to anchor the ROI and trace.
3. If required, select a new peak location in the trace.
4. Click in the acquisition window to exit the TSI trace.
1. TSI ROI
2. TSI trace
3. TSI Time to peak marker
Acquired views
Defining a ROI
Tracking validation
Review screen
Acquisition
1. Create an exam, connect the ECG device and make sure
to obtain a stable ECG trace.
2. Acquire 2D grey scale cineloops of an Apical long axis
(APLAX) view, an Apical 4 chamber view and an Apical 2
chamber view.
3. Store the loop (must store).
Note: It is recommended to acquire all three apical views
sequentially in order to get similar heart rate in all views.
• The frame rate should be between 37 and 80 frames per
second. A high frame rate is recommended for high heart
rate.
• The scanner should be configured to store at least 100 ms
before and after each heart cycle,
- or -
• The scanner should be configured to store 3 loops or more.
• If the stored loop contains more than one heart cycle, the
analysis will be done on the second last heart cycle.
• The entire myocardium should be visible.
• A depth range that includes the entire left ventricle should
be used.
Starting AFI
1. Open an APLAX view and press MEASURE.
2. In the Measurement menu, select AFI. The View selection
menu is displayed (Figure 7-11).
3. Select APLAX.
The AFI application is started. A ROI can be defined.
Note: When performing AFI on all three apical views, the user
is asked to start with the APLAX view. This allows manual
adjustment of the Aortic Valve Closure (AVC) event timing that
is used in the calculation of the longitudinal systolic strain in all
apical views.
After placing the apex point the ROI is displayed (Figure 7-13)
Note: Correct ROI definition is important for accurate
measurements. The system has an adaptive ROI function:
using the endocardial three points as a guide, the system will
analyze the image and automatically adapt the ROI to an
optimal position.
You may adjust the shape of the ROI by moving the cursor over
the inner ROI border, select an anchor point (red circle), press
and hold SET button and move the red mark to a new location
(Figure 7-14). The shape of the ROI is updated accordingly.
Softmenu
Select Frame - Prior to the placement of the 3 points you may
select a different frame from the default one. Marked by a blue
vertical bar over the ECG trace.
YOYO - When turned ON the image will loop through some of
the neighboring frames to allow improved visualization of the
anatomy.
Left and Right Marker - Allows to correct the placement of the
yellow markers over the ECG trace and define the R-R interval
correctly.
Redraw - Allows to go back to previous screen and re-position
the three points.
ROI Width - May be adjusted to include more or less of the
myocardial tissue that needs to be assessed by AFI.
Process - Starts the speckle analysis of the tissue within the
selected ROI.
Quick Tips
Correct ROI definition is crucial to get good tracking. Refer to
the example displayed in the Tip window for correct point
placements. To display additional guidelines, select the Tip
button on the Tip window. Make sure to follow the
recommendations when placing the three points (see below).
1. Correct position of
the base points.
2. The ROI extends
into the aortic tract.
1. Correct position of
the Apex point.
2. The apex point is
placed too high. The
ROI is extending
beyond the
epicardium.
Processing
After the processing has been completed, the following screen
appears.
Softmenu
Speed - Allows to slow down the loop play-back speed.
Syst YOYO - When turned ON the image will loop over the
systolic portion of the heart cycle.
Recalc - Allows to go back to previous screen in order to
manually correct the ROI.
Approve - Press Approve once the tracking quality has been
validated.
The ROI is divided into segments. The tracking quality for each
segment is automatically evaluated and summarized in the
Scoring table (Figure 7-61).
Tracking Validation
The tracking for each segment must be visually controlled and
validated. Poor tracking quality could result from a variety of
causes. Select Quick tips (Figure 7-61) to get tips on the most
common causes for bad tracking. The common causes for bad
tracking are:
• Erroneous placement of the basal points when defining the
ROI. If the basal points are placed too far from the annular
region, the ROI segments at the annular base will not move
together with the underlying 2D image throughout the entire
heart beat (see example cineloops in the Quick tips).
• Erroneous placement of the apex point when defining the
ROI. The point should be placed so that the resulting ROI
covers mainly the endocardium. If the apex point is placed
too high, the ROI will mainly cover the epicardium resulting
in poor tracking (see example cineloops in the Quick tips).
• Too small ROI width. Narrowing the ROI too much will
result in poor tracking due to lack of tissue data in the ROI
(see example cineloops in the Quick tips).
• Too much clutter. Images with too much static clutter will
result in poor tracking (see example cineloops in the Quick
tips).
To validate the Tracking:
1. Inspect each segment and make sure that the center line is
moving together with the underlying 2D image.
Note: The tracking quality is automatically evaluated for
each segment and displayed in the Scoring table. The
tracking in each segment is scored as either Acceptable
( ) or unacceptable ( ).
If the tracking needs to be improved for some segments,
the user can modify the ROI ("ROI Adjustment" on
page 284). The user may override the tracking quality
evaluation done by the system by clicking on the
evaluation result in the Scoring table.
2. Once the tracking quality has been validated for all
segments, press Approve in the Scoring table, or Approve
Results
For the APLAX and apical 4-chamber views the following
results are available:
• Single screen (Figure 7-17) displaying a 2D image with
strain parametric data.
• Quad screen (Figure 7-18) displaying:
• 2D image with the ROI
• 2D image with Peak systolic strain parametric data
• Curved M-Mode image with strain data
• Segmental curves
• ECG trace and "QuickTip" help
Peak detection
The peak systolic strain detection for each segment can be
verified and eventually manually changed.
To adjust the peak detection:
1. Press BE+Traces.
The Bulls-Eye and Traces screen is displayed
(Figure 7-21) showing:
• Trace plots for all three loops
• Bulls-Eye with Peak systolic strain values
2. To change the peak marker position on a curve:
• Press Set on the peak marker (square point) on one of
the curves, move the peak marker to a new position and
press the Set key again to fix the point.
- OR -
• Place the cursor on a segment in the Bulls-Eye. The
corresponding curve is highlighted.
3. Click on the segment to select the corresponding peak
marker and move it to a new position.
The position of the AVC marker can also be checked in the
Bulls-Eye and Traces screen. If needed, the APLAX view
should be reprocessed to change the AVC time.
About the Results
Be aware of the following:
• Clinical assessments should be made based on both color
and segmental Peak systolic strain values.
• The Save As function is intended for research purposes
and should not be used to archive diagnostic data.
• To populate the worksheet the report and the review page
the Single Bulls-Eye screen must be saved.
• All results shown (curves and colors) are based on drift
compensated values. Any strain drifting is linearly
compensated throughout the cycle. If the drift
compensation in a given segment is too high, the tracking
quality is automatically set to Not acceptable ( ).
• If the tracking quality was scored as Not acceptable
( ) in more than one segment, the Global peak strain
value is not calculated.
Reprocessing data
The data from one or several views from a saved AFI analysis
may be reprocessed. When reprocessing a AFI analysis new
result screens are created.
1. Double-click on the Bulls-Eye thumbnail.
A quad screen is displayed showing the three apical views
and the Bulls-Eye diagram.
2. Select the view to reprocess and perform the analysis
("Acquisition" on page 275).
AutoEF Measurements
Automated Ejection Fraction (AutoEF) is a semi-automatic
measurement-tool used for measurement of the global EF
(Ejection fraction). The AutoEF tool is utilized as optional
decision support tool in the system.
The AutoEF tool is derived from 2D speckle tracking algorithm,
which tracks and calculates the myocardial tissue deformation
based on feature tracking on 2D grey scale loops.
Acquisition
1. Create an exam, connect the ECG device and make sure
to obtain a stable ECG trace.
2. Acquire 2D grey scale cineloops of an Apical 4 chamber
view and an Apical 2 chamber view.
• The frame rate should be between 35 and 100 frames
per second. A higher frame rate is recommended for
high heart rate.
• The scanner should be configured to store at least
100 ms before and after each heart cycle.
• If the acquisition has more than one heart cycle, the
analysis will be done on the second last heart cycle.
• The entire myocardium should be visible.
• A depth range that includes the entire left ventricle
should be used.
Starting AutoEF
1. Open any one of the stored views and press MEASURE.
2. In the Measurement menu, select AutoEF. The View
selection menu is displayed (Figure 7-25).
EF Results screen
When processing is complete the screen is generated
(Figure 7-28).
Note: The bi-plane results (BiP) will only appear on screen
(Figure 7-28) after measuring both 2-Ch and 4-Ch views.
The AutoEF pro- The running loop is shown on the left. A green dotted line
cessed image runs marks the inner border of the chamber. In case of poor
slower than the tracking, the system will automatically display parts of the
original loop- speed.
In order to see the
border in red.
loop in correct play- The system will automatically pick the frames with the maximal
back speed exit au-
toEF.
area (ED) and minimal area (ES) and place them on the right
area of the display.
Tracking Validation
The tracking must be visually controlled and validated. If the
tracking results are visually correct press the red Approve
button. The button turns green and is labeled Approved. The
calculated values will be stored and later appear in the
worksheet.
If tracking needs correction there are several options:
• If required, press Layout softkey to enlarge the ES and ED
frames and position them side-by-side (Figure 7-29).
• You may manually select a different ED frame or ES frame
using the ED frame or ES frame softkeys.
• You may edit any misaligned point on either ED or ES
frames. This is done by:
a. Placing the trackball cursor over the desired point.
b. Clicking over the red circle, it will turn to a square.
c. Pressing SET. The ESV, EDV and EF will be
recalculated accordingly.
d. Moving the square to re-align the border trace
(Figure 7-30) by:
Vascular measurements
B-Mode measurements
The following instructions assume that you first scan the patient
and press FREEZE.
% Stenosis
% Stenosis by diameter
1. Press MEASURE on the control panel.
2. Open % Stenosis in the Measurement menu.
3. Select % Sten (Diam).
4. Make a distance measurement of the inner area of the
blood vessel.
5. Make a distance measurement of the outer area of the
blood vessel.
The distance measurements and the % Stenosis are
displayed in the Measurement result table.
% Stenosis by area
1. Press MEASURE on the control panel.
2. Open % Stenosis in the Measurement menu.
3. Select % Sten (Area).
4. Make a trace measurement of the inner area of the blood
vessel.
5. Make a trace measurement of the outer area of the blood
vessel.
The area measurements and the % Stenosis are displayed
in the Measurement result table.
Volume
The volume calculation can be made from one, two or three
distance measurements.
1. Press MEASURE on the control panel, then select select
Generic.
2. Select Volume in the Measurement menu.
3. When doing volume calculation from three distance
measurements (i.e. biplane volume), the measurements
should be done in dual mode displaying a sagittal and an
A/B Ratio
In B-Mode, A/B Ratio can be measured by diameter or area.
A/B Ratio by diameter
1. Press MEASURE on the control panel.
2. Open A/B Ratio in the Measurement menu.
3. Select between:
• Ratio (Diam)
• Ratio (Area)
4. Make the corresponding two measurements.
The measurements and the corresponding A/B Ratio are
displayed in the Measurement result table.
Intima-Media Thickness
The Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) is calculated based on
automatic contour detection of the Intima and Media layers on
a user-defined search region along the vessel wall. Multiple
IMT measurements are made between pairs of intima and
adventitia points along the wall (Figure 7-34). IMT can be
measured both on the posterior and the anterior walls of the
vessel.
The IMT measurement is available with linear probes only.
Note: due to the physical properties of ultrasound imaging, the
posterior IMT measurement is generally more accurate than
the anterior IMT measurement.
The following parameters are calculated:
• Average IMT
• Maximum IMT
• Minimum IMT
• Standard deviation of IMT measurements
• Number of successful IMT measurements
2. Press FREEZE.
3. Scroll to an end-diastolic frame where the intima layer is
clearly visible.
4. Press MEASURE.
5. Select the appropriate IMT measurement. If measuring the
IMT of the posterior wall of the right common carotid select
Rt and CCA IMT Post (Figure 7-35).
The user may modify the offset or length while performing the
exam, in case these are not set to optimal dimensions.
To modify Protocol defaults
1. Set the Protocol button ON or OFF.
2. In case Protocol is ON: adjust the Offset and Length
values.
3. Press the Store default soft-key to store the status of
"protocol" button ON or OFF and the current settings of
Offset and Length, to be used in the future exams.
4. The default settings may be defined differently for the CCA
and the ICA.
Note: When adjusting the offset for the ICA, the offset
values are negative, as the ROI is located to the left of the
vertical reference marker.
CAUTION
M-Mode Measurements
The following instructions assume that you first scan the patient
and press FREEZE.
% Stenosis
1. Press MEASURE on the control panel.
2. Select % Stenosis in the Measurement menu.
3. Make a distance measurement of the inner area of the
blood vessel.
4. Make a distance measurement of the outer area of the
blood vessel.
The distance measurements and the % Stenosis are
displayed in the Measurement result table.
A/B Ratio
In M-Mode, A/B Ratio can be measured by diameter, time or
velocity.
1. Press MEASURE on the control panel.
2. Open A/B Ratio in the Measurement menu.
3. Select between:
• Ratio (Diam
• Ratio (Time)
• Ratio (Velocity)
4. Make the corresponding two measurements.
The measurements and the corresponding A/B Ratio are
displayed in the Measurement result table.
Doppler measurements
The system can detect the trace automatically or the user can
draw the trace manually.
3. Position the second caliper at the end point and press SET
to anchor the caliper and complete the measurement.
The acceleration and/or the acceleration time is displayed
in the Measurement result table.
Heart rate
Heart rate is calculated by selecting two identical points over
two heart cycles.
1. Select HR.
2. Position the caliper at a recognizable point in the first cycle
and press SET to anchor the caliper.
3. Position the second caliper at the identical point in the
second cycle and press SET to anchor the caliper and
complete the measurement.
The Heart rate is displayed in the Measurement result
table.
Peak systole (PS), End diastole (ED) and Mid diastole (MD)
1. Select PS, ED or MD.
2. Position the caliper at the corresponding measurement
point and press SET to complete the measurement.
The selected measurement is displayed in the
Measurement result table.
Pulsatility index (PI)
With Auto trace on
1. Select PI.
2. Position the caliper at the beginning of the wave form and
press SET to anchor the caliper.
3. Position the second caliper at end diastole and press SET.
A trace is displayed between the two calipers and PS, ED,
MD, TAMAX, PI and RI are displayed in the Measurement
result table.
With Manual trace on
1. Select PI.
2. Position the caliper at the beginning of the wave form and
press SET to anchor the caliper.
3. Using the trackball, draw the trace to the end diastole and
press SET.
The trace is displayed and PS, ED, MD, TAMAX, PI and RI
are displayed in the Measurement result table.
Pediatric Calculations
Overview
Pediatrics measurements offer two different types of
measurement studies:
• Generic. The Generic Calculations study is common to all
applications. See "Starting the Assign and Measure
modality" on page 248 for more information.
• Pediatric Hip (PedHip).
This section describes Pediatrics 2D-Mode measurements.
8. To place the caliper along the acetabular roof line, move the
Trackball.
9. To rotate or change inclination, adjust the Ellipse control or
Hip Rotate.
10. To fix the third measurement line and complete
measurement, press SET.
The system displays the hip measurements (α and ß) in
the Results window.
Alpha HIP
The Alpha HIP measurement measures the angle between the
iliac baseline and the bony roof line. To make an Alpha HIP
measurement:
1. From the Top/Sub Menu, select either the right or left side
(orientation) and then select Alpha HIP.
A horizontal dotted line displays.
2. To place the baseline, move the Trackball. Position the
crosshairs edge at the osseous convexity of the ilium.
3. To rotate or change inclination, adjust the Ellipse control or
Hip Rotate.
4. To fix the baseline, press SET.
The system displays a second dotted line at an angle.
5. To place the caliper along the acetabular roof line, move the
Trackball.
6. To rotate or change inclination, adjust the Ellipse control or
Hip Rotate.
7. To fix the second measurement line, press SET.
The system displays the alpha hip measurement (α) in the
Results window.
Performing an OB exam
Patient entry
1. Enter a New Patient or a New Exam for an existing patient
by following the procedure "Starting an examination" on
page 95.
Note: Use "Other ID" if relevant - For further information
see "Using other ID" on page 99.
2. When the Search/Create Patient screen appears, the
Category field should be preset to Obstetrics. Change it if
required.
3. Enter or validate the patient's Last name, First name, ID
and birth-date or age.
4. Click the Create Patient softkey
5. To add an additional patient information click Patient.
6. Select Current Patient Information.
The Patient Information screen appears (see
Figure 7-39). Use the fields in this screen to enter various
data (see Table 7-1)
7. After entering data click the Begin Exam softkey to
continue with the exam and get a scanning screen.
Alternatively, click 2D Mode to continue scanning.
Field Description
Field Description
AB Number of abortions.
the GA. The system will automatically calculate and display the
LMP and the EDD by GA value.
To exit the Patient Data Entry screen and return to the Scan
screen, you can use one of the following methods:
• Press ESC on the keyboard.
• Select PATIENT or FREEZE on the control panel.
• Select 2D-MODE on the control panel.
The Scan screen appears.
OB1 application
The measurements available by default for OB1 are:
GS (Hellman)
CRL (Hadlock)
BPD (Hadlock)
FL (Hadlock)
OB2/3 application
The measurements available by default for OB2/3 are:
AC (Hadlock)
HC (Hadlock)
BPD (Hadlock)
FL (Hadlock)
OB - general application
The measurements available by default for OB-General are:
AC (Hadlock)
HC (Hadlock)
BPD (Hadlock)
FL (Hadlock)
GS (Hellman)
CRL (Hadlock)
B-Mode measurements
This section describes all B-Mode measurements that you
typically find in OB studies. Additional OB measurements follow
the typical ones.
FL femur length
Tt foot length
HL humerus length
SL spinal length
AC Abdominal Circumference
HC Head Circumference
Gestational Sac
To calculate the gestational sac, you need to make diameter
measurements in three orthogonal directions. These may be
done either sequentially or simultaneously in two scan planes.
Measuring GS on two scan planes
To display two scan planes, press the 1/2/4 key once. Get an
image in each scan plane and press FREEZE.
1. Activate M&A and select GS (Hellman).
An active caliper appears.
• To position the active caliper at the start point, move the
Trackball.
• To fix the start point, press SET.
The system fixes the first caliper and displays a second
active caliper.
• To position the second active caliper at the end point,
move the Trackball.
A dotted line connects the measurement points.
• To complete the measurement, press SET.
The system displays the distance value in the Results
Window and displays an active caliper.
2. To make the second and third distance measurement,
repeat step 1.
After you complete the third distance measurement, the
system displays the gestational sac measurement in the
Results Window. It displays the three diameters d1, d2
and d3. In addition, it shows the average diameter GS and
the corresponding estimated age.
Measuring GS sequentially
1. Scan and freeze an image of GS that you would like to
measure (use full screen).
2. Activate M&A and select GS (Hellman).
3. Measure the two diameters of the GS (as explained above).
The measurements will display on screen as d1 and d2.
4. Scan again to produce a view of a plane which is orthogonal
to the previous plane.
5. Activate M&A and select GS (Hellman).
6. Measure the GS diameter; this will be marked as d3.
After you complete the third distance measurement, the
system displays the gestational sac measurement in the
Results Window. It displays the three diameters d1, d2
and d3. In addition it shows the average diameter GS and
the corresponding estimated age.
M-Mode measurements
There are no special tools for OB other than the general
M-Mode measurement tools found under all applications.
OB parameter configuration
Configuring OB M&A according to
geographical regions
Different countries use different sets of OB charts. The system
supports OB charts from USA, Europe, Osaka, Tokyo, and
ASUM.
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Select MEAS/TEXT.
3. Select the Advanced tab.
4. Set the M&A category to Obstetrics.
5. Locate the parameter OB Type in the upper pane and click
on the region.
A menu opens listing the region names.
USA
OB-1
Folder contents
OB-2/3
Folder contents
OB-General
Folder contents
Europe
OB-1
Folder contents
OB-2/3
Folder contents
Osaka
Osaka
Folder contents
Tokyo/Shinozuka
Folder contents
JSUM
Folder contents
EFW (Osaka)
Folder contents
EFW (Tokyo)
Folder contents
EFW1 (S)
Folder contents
EFW2 (S)
Folder contents
EFW3 (S)
Folder contents
EFW (JSUM)
Folder contents
ASUM
ASUM 2001
Folder contents
ASUM
Folder contents
1. Select the scanning mode for the measurement to add to the Measurement menu.
2. Select the folder for the measurement to add.
3. Select the measurement to add.
Normal values
Normal values can be defined by the user for all parameters. A
Normal value can be either a range or a threshold. Normal
values entered are grouped by measurement category (e.g.
Cardiac, Pediatry etc.)
Normal values are displayed in the report.
1. Measurement category
2. Selected measurement
3. Parameters
4. Press to define Normal value
User-defined formulas
User-defined formulas can be created using existing
measurements or by defining new measurements. The
following example describes the creation of a formula based on
existing measurements.
GE Medical Systems does not take any responsibility for the
correctness of the user-defined functions.
CAUTION
Adding measurements
Measurement menu.
2. Press Add Measurement in the Measurement menu
sheet.
The Add measure window is displayed.
User-defined measurements
Some user-defined formula may require measurements that do
not exist on the system. The following example based on a
generic distance measurement illustrates how to create
user-defined measurements.
About units
Be aware of the following:
• All units are calculated in SI units (see table below).
• If no unit is specified in the Edit formula window when
defining a formula, the displayed value will be in SI unit.
Time s
Ratio %
Frequency bpm
Angle rad
Distance m
Velocity m/s
Acceleration m/s2
Area m2
Volume m3
Pressure mmHg*
Pressure/time mmHg/s
Mass kg
Other
* The correct SI unit for pressure is Pa, but here mm Hg was used as base unit as it is a standard pressure unit
to use in medicine.
1. Minimize/maximize table
2. Move table
Deleting measurements
1. Trackball to the measurement to delete in the
Measurement result table and press SET.
A menu is displayed.
2. Select Delete Measurement.
Worksheet
The worksheet function enables the user to review, edit, delete
or print data independently of a report. All measurements and
calculations taken during the examination can be viewed at any
time using the worksheet.
Overview
Using Worksheet
• Press WORKSHEET on the control panel and select the
measurement type (see Figure 7-59).
To include a measurement
1. Trackball to the measurement value to include.
2. Press UPDATE MENU.
The Worksheet menu is displayed.
3. Trackball to Include Value.
4. Press SET.
OB worksheet
The OB Worksheet lists patient information, and all
measurement and calculation data.
• To view the OB Worksheet press Worksheet.
1. Patient data
2. Measurement information
3. Calculation information
Patient data
The Patient data section, at the top of the worksheet, lists
information from the Patient Data Entry screen.
You can select the following fields:
• FetusNo - if this is a multi-gestational patient, you can
select the fetus in this field. You can also adjust the Fetus
selection to change the fetus.
• CUA/AUA - select the ultrasound age calculation method:
• Composite Ultrasound Age (CUA) - regression
calculation
• Average Ultrasound Age (AUA) - an arithmetic average
You can select the method in this field, or adjust the Select
CUA/AUA soft-key control.
You can enter information in the following fields:
• FetusPos - type information about the fetus position.
• PLAC - type information about the placenta.
Measurement information
This section lists the results of all measurements.
• CUA or AUA - If this field is checked, the system uses the
measurement to calculate the ultrasound age.
• Value - The measured value. If more than one
measurement was made for an item, the system uses the
specified method (average, maximum, minimum, or last) to
determine this value.
• m1-m3 - Up to three measurement values for each item. If
you make more than three measurements, the worksheet
uses the last three.
• Method - When there is more than one measurement for an
item, this specifies the method used to calculate the
measurement value listed in the Value column. Choices are
average, maximum, minimum, or last.
To change the method:
• Move the Trackball to the Method field.
• Press SET.
• Move the Trackball to select from the list.
• Press SET.
Calculation information
This section of the worksheet provides calculation choices and
lists calculation results.
• EFW - lists the parameters used to calculate EFW. This is
followed by the calculation result.
To change which parameters are used:
• Select this field, or press Select EFW.
• Select the desired parameters.
• EFW GP - lists the source used to calculate EFW-GP
(growth percentile). This is followed by the growth
percentile.
To change the source:
• Select this field, or press Select GP.
• Select the desired source.
The remaining calculation information shows ratios for several
measurements, and the Cephalic Index (CI).
The worksheet shows if any of the ratios are out of range
(OOR). Out of range indicates one of the following:
• The measurement is out of the normal range based on the
gestational age that is calculated from the LMP. The system
determines OOR from the ultrasound age compared to the
gestational age. The gestational age is calculated from the
last menstrual period or the estimated delivery date.
• The measurement is outside of the range for the data used
in the calculation. That means that the measurement is
either less than or more than the range of measurements
used to determine fetal age based on the measurement.
For more information about how to use the worksheet, see
"Worksheet" on page 353.
OB graphs
Overview
OB Graphs allow you to assess fetal growth compared to a
normal growth curve. When a patient has completed two or
more ultrasound exams, you can also use the graphs to look at
fetal trending. For multi-gestational patients you can plot all
fetuses and compare the growth on the graphs.
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 provides the following two basic types of
graphs:
• Fetal Growth Curve graphs - show one measurement per
graph. These graphs show the normal growth curve,
positive and negative standard deviations or applicable
percentiles, and ultrasound age of the fetus using the
current measurement. For multi-gestational pregnancies,
you can show curves for all fetuses. If previous exam data
is available, the graph can show fetal trending.
• Fetal Growth Bar graph - shows the ultrasound age and
the gestational age based on patient data. Plots all
measurements on one graph.
To view OB graphs
1. Press Worksheet.
2. Press the Graph soft-key button
The Fetal growth curve graph is displayed (see
Figure 7-62).
Fetal Trending
When you have ultrasound data for more than one exam for a
patient, you can use the data to look at fetal trending on the
Fetal growth curve graphs. Fetal trending requires that a LMP
value is entered in the Patient information screen.
1. Press Worksheet.
2. Press Graphs and select the desired measurement to
display.
3. Press More and then Plot Both.
The system automatically finds the data from previous
ultrasound exams, and displays it on the graph with the
present data.
Graph description:
• The horizontal axis shows the gestational weeks.
• The red vertical line shows the gestational age using the
patient data.
• The blue dotted vertical line shows the ultrasound age
using the current measurements.
• The yellow x shows the ultrasound age for each
measurement.
• The green rectangle shows the normal age range for the
measurement.
You cannot do fetal trending or view multiple gestation data on
the bar graph.
Note: To return to the graphs, press the Worksheet and the
Graph soft-key; or press the "More" and the Graph soft-key.
OB-Multigestational
Multiple Fetus
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 allows you to measure and report multiple
fetus development. The system can report a maximum of four
fetuses.
To select a fetus
During measurements and calculations, to change between
fetuses, do one of the following:
• Adjust the Fetus selection.
• Move the Trackball to the Summary Window and select
the fetus.
You can change between fetuses at any time during the exam.
Note: After you change to the next fetus, any measurements
you make are recorded and reported to that fetus. If you have
any active measurement or calculation that is not completed
when you change the fetus, the system cancels the
measurement or calculation.
The legend at the bottom of the graph shows the symbols and
colors that represent each fetus.
GYN Measurements
Introduction
The Gynecology exam category includes the following three
studies:
• Generic: This study is common to all exam categories, and
is part of the Measure and Assign Modality. See "Starting
the Measure and Assign modality" on page 251 for more
information.
• General Gynecology: This study includes uterine, ovarian,
ovarian follicle, and endometrium measurements.
• OB/GYN Vessel: This study includes the following vessels:
uterine, ovarian, umbilical, middle cerebral artery, aorta,
placenta, and descending aorta.
Note: The calculation formulas are listed in the Advanced
Reference Manual.
B-Mode Measurements
In B-Mode, you make the measurements in the General
Gynecology study. These measurements include:
• Uterine length, width, and height
• Ovarian length, width, and height
• Ovarian follicle
• Endometrium thickness
M-Mode Measurements
M-Mode measurements for the Gynecology exam are identical
to M-Mode measurements for the Obstetrics exam. These
measurements include % stenosis, A/B ratio, and heart rate.
For details regarding these measurements, see "M-Mode
Measurements" on page 308.
Chapter 8
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction
The quantitative analysis software package is designed for
analysis of TVI, Tissue Tracking, Strain and Strain rate related
raw data.
The main features of these options are:
For TVI:
• Multiple Time -motion trace display from selected points in
the myocardium.
• Arbitrary Curved anatomical M-Mode
For Tissue Tracking:
• Multiple tissue displacement trace display from selected
segments in the myocardium.
• Arbitrary Curved anatomical M-Mode
For Strain Rate:
• Multiple Strain rate (Rate of deformation (s-1)) trace display
from selected segments in the myocardium.
• Arbitrary Curved anatomical M-Mode
For Strain:
• Multiple Strain (extend of tissue deformation (%)) trace
display from selected segments in the myocardium.
• Arbitrary Curved anatomical M-Mode
Note: Strain and Strain Rate modes are options available on
Vivid S6 only.
In live
1. Press FREEZE.
Note: if in 2D mode outside a contrast application, press
ALT and MORE assignable.
2. Press the assignable Q ANALYSIS.
The Quantitative Analysis screen is displayed (see
Figure 8-1).
Figure 8-1: The Quantitative analysis window (here with TVI data)
Displays 2D data
Sample area (1):
Indicates sampling position of the velocity
(TVI), displacement (Tissue Tracking), percent
1 deformation (Strain), deformation rate (Strain
rate) or intensity (Contrast) trace. The sample
area is color-coded: the first sample area is
yellow, the second green...etc.
TVI:
6
Displays velocity trace
-2.3
1. Y axis: velocity scale (cm/s)
2. X axis: Time (s)
1 3. ECG
5 4
4. Time at cursor position
5. Velocity at cursor position
6. Velocity at frame marker position
(color coded)
Tissue Tracking:
Displays tissue displacement trace
2 1. Y axis: displacement scale (mm)
2. X axis: time (s)
3 3. ECG with Tracking start and Tracking
end markers
4. Time at cursor position
5. Displacement at cursor position
6. Displacement at frame marker
position (color coded)
Strain rate:
Displays Strain rate trace (rate of deformation
(s-1))
1. Y axis: s-1
2. X axis: time (s)
3. ECG
4. Time at cursor position
5. Strain rate at cursor position
6. Strain rate at frame marker position
Strain:
6
Displays Strain trace (extent of tissue
deformation (%))
-2.3
QA:
Pointing tool in Quantitative analysis mode.
Scroll/Speed:
• When the cineloop is stopped, enables
scrolling through the cineloop.
• When the cineloop is running, enables
control of the cine replay speed.
Generation of a trace
Up to eight traces can be generated.
To generate a trace
Trace from a pre-defined sample area
The shape of the pre-defined sample area is configurable (see
page 392).
1. If the Trackball assignment is not on QA, press TRACKBALL
until QA is highlighted.
The trace and sam- 2. If necessary, select the sample area Shape button .
ple area are col-
3. Trackball to one of the Cineloop windows.
or-coded. First
generated trace is The trackball cursor is changed to a sample area (white
yellow, second circle).
green...etc. A preview of the trace is displayed in the Analysis window.
4. Press SET to anchor the sample area.
In this frame the sample are is marked with an anchor.
If the cineloop has more than one heart cycle a sample
area will also be anchored in the corresponding frame in
the next heart cycles.
The trace is updated accordingly in the Analysis window.
The Strain cursor
In Strain and Strain rate modes, the sample area displays a
Strain cursor showing the segment along the beam direction
that is used for Strain and Strain rate calculations. Make sure
To unzoom
1. Press UPDATE MENU in the trackball area on the control
panel.
The System menu is displayed.
2. Trackball to Unzoom.
3. Press SET.
Deletion of a trace
The user can delete all traces at once or one at a time.
Frame disabling
Frame disabling excludes the actual frame from the cineloop
display. Frame disabling is available only with contrast data.
Disabling frames
To re-enable a 1. Trackball to the frame marker of the frame to disable
frame: Press beneath the Analysis window (see Figure 8-2).
SELECT on the cor-
responding frame 2. Press SET to disable the frame.
marker. The frame marker turns red.
1. Analysis window
2. Frame marker axis
3. Enabled frame (green marker)
4. Disabled frame (red marker)
5. ECG
6. Current frame
1. Free text
Vertical units
Applicable with When analyzing contrast data, the Y-axis can be set to display
contrast data only. either logarithmic scale (dB) or linear, acoustical units (AU) for
both tissue intensity (2D) or Angio intensity data.
Selecting the Y-axis unit
1. If necessary, press TRACKBALL until the QA trackball
assignment is selected.
2. Trackball to the Analysis window.
3. Press UPDATE MENU in the trackball area on the control
panel.
The System menu is displayed.
4. Trackball to Vertical unit.
5. Press SET.
The Vertical unit menu is displayed.
Trace smoothing
The system can smooth the traces displayed by applying a filter
over a defined time window. The type of filter available is
depending on the analysis signal displayed.
Smoothing trace(s)
1. If necessary, press TRACKBALL until the QA trackball
assignment is selected.
2. Trackball to the Analysis window.
3. Press UPDATE MENU in the trackball area on the control
panel.
The System menu is displayed.
4. Select Smoothing.
The Smoothing menu is displayed.
5. Select a smoothing filter.
The trace display is updated.
To switch mode
1. Press MORE.
2. Select the desired mode (TVI, Tissue Tracking, Strain rate
or Strain.
The Soft menu and assignables are updated accordingly.
To switch trace
1. If necessary, press TRACKBALL until the QA trackball
assignment is selected.
2. Trackball to the Analysis window.
3. Press UPDATE MENU in the trackball area on the control
panel.
The System menu is displayed.
4. Trackball to Analysis signal.
5. Press SET.
The Analysis signal menu is displayed.
Cine compound
Cine compound calculates and displays cineloops generated
from a temporal averaging of multiple consecutive heart cycles.
The number of averaged cycles is displayed on the top left
corner.
To apply cine compound:
1. Using the Soft menu rocker, adjust the number of heart
cycles to average.
The traces are updated showing averaged data. The
number of heart cycles averaged is displayed on the top
left corner.
2. Press the assigned key CC Zoom to display the last
recorded heart cycle.
3. Press CC Zoom again to unzoom.
Anatomical M-Mode
Introduction
M-Mode applied to TVI, Tissue Tracking, Strain rate, Strain or
intensity data (Contrast) calculates and color/codes data
accordingly along a path drawn by the operator.
Chapter 9
Archiving
Introduction
During an examination, the operator stores data, images and
cineloops for immediate purposes. The Vivid S5/Vivid S6
ultrasound unit includes an integrated patient archiving system
for data and image storage.
Do not use the internal hard drive for long-term image storage.
CAUTION
Storing an image
Images are displayed chronologically on the clipboard.
1. While scanning in any mode, press FREEZE.
2. Trackball to scroll through the cineloop and select the
required image.
3. Press STORE.
The image is stored and a thumbnail is displayed on the
clipboard. A serial number appears on each thumbnail,
start from “1” in chronological order (see Figure 9-1).
Storing a cineloop
A cineloop is a sequence of images recorded over a certain
time frame. The time frame can be adjusted to cover one or
more heart cycles. The stored cineloops are displayed
chronologically on the clipboard. Cineloops can be stored at
any time during the scanning session. The user can choose to
preview the cineloop before storage or save the cineloop
directly as described below.
Procedure:
1. In live: press FREEZE.
In replay: select an image thumbnail on the clipboard.
2. Press UPDATE/MENU on the control panel.
The System menu is displayed.
MPEGVue/eVue
MPEGVue/eVue enables the user to export or save an exam
(images, measurements and reports) into MPEG format
readable from a regular Windows computer together with a
special MPEG viewer.
MPGEGVue Viewer is intended for secondary review and patient
consultation.
CAUTION
1. Press one of the headings to sort the list 4. Select the column heading border and drag to
accordingly. adjust column width
2. Select new archive and other pre-defined 5. Expended Patient record displaying belonging
services examinations
3. Extended menu
The Search/Create patient window may be slightly different depending on the Dataflow selected
Advanced search
The list of searching To restrain the search to a specific patient group, one or more
filters may vary de- filters may be applied to the search. The table below shows the
pending on the filters applicable to a patient search:
Dataflow selected
Searching filter
Echolab
Diagnostic code
Born between
Current date
Diagnosis Physician
Sorting data
The search result can be sorted according to the fields
displayed in the patient list, in ascending or descending order.
To sort data:
1. In the Patient list field, Trackball to the field header by which
the sort is to be performed (Figure 9-9, page 417).
2. Press SET on the control panel.
The patient list is sorted in ascending order according to
the field selected.
3. Press SET once more.
The patient list is sorted in descending order according to
the field selected.
1. Press one of the headings to sort the list 4. Select the column heading border and drag to
accordingly. adjust column width
2. Select new archive and other pre-defined 5. Expended Patient record displaying belonging
services examinations
3. The system can be configured to display the
Advanced search tool as default (see page 626)
The Search/Create patient window may be slightly different depending on the Dataflow selected.
1. The information displayed in the Patient list is 3. Select the column heading border and drag to
configurable (see page 626). adjust column width
2. Insert pre-defined text in the Comment field 4. Enter the diagnostic code
Text edition
1. In the Examination list window (Figure 9-10), trackball to
the required field.
2. Press SET.
Use the Arrow keys 3. Using the alphanumeric keyboard, edit the information.
to move text mark-
4. Press PATIENT on the control panel to quit the archive.
er.
Inserting pre-defined text input
1. In the Examination list window, trackball to Insert Text over
the actual field.
2. Press SET.
The Insert text window is displayed (see Figure 9-11).
The pre-defined text list is organized in a three level
hierarchy. Selecting one item in the first column displays
pre-defined text entries related to the selected text in the
second and third column.
3. Navigate through the pre-defined text list by selecting items
in the columns and double-click on the desired pre-defined
text to be inserted. If an entry in the third column is inserted,
the selected text in the second column is also inserted.
Press More>> to display the full text for the selected entry.
Diagnosis code
Entering a Diagnosis code
1. In the Examination list window, select Code (see
Figure 9-10).
The Entered Code window is displayed.
2. Select Add.
The Code list window is displayed.
3. Double-click the code to enter.
The selected code is displayed in the Examination list
window.
3. Select New.
4. Enter the new code.
5. Select Done to exit.
See also "The diagnostic codes sheet" on page 612.
To delete an examination
1. Press PATIENT on the Front panel.
2. Select Patient List.
The Search/Create Patient window is displayed
(Figure 9-8, page 415).
3. Type the patient Last Name, and/or ID depending on
system configuration.
4. Trackball to the actual patient record and double-click the
Trackball SET key (or press SET once and SELECT PATIENT)
to select the patient.
The Examination list window is displayed.
5. Trackball to the examination to delete.
6. Press the trackball SET key.
To delete an image
1. Press PATIENT on the Front panel.
2. Select Patient List.
The Search/Create Patient window is displayed.
3. Type the patient Last Name, and/or ID.
4. Trackball to the required patient to highlight the record.
5. Press the trackball SET button.
The Examination list window is displayed.
6. Trackball to the actual examination in the Examination list
window.
7. Press the trackball SET button.
8. Press REVIEW.
The images for the selected examination are displayed on
the Review screen (Figure 9-17, page 427).
Repeat steps 9 and 9. Trackball to the image to delete.
10 to delete several
10. Press SET on the control panel.
images.
11. Press Delete.
A pop-up dialog box is displayed asking for confirmation of
the deletion.
12. Trackball to OK and press SET on the control panel.
The image is deleted.
Moving examinations
An examination can be moved from one patient record to
another. This feature should only be used if an examination
was performed and stored to a wrong patient record.
When moving an examination, verify that the target patient
record is correct.
CAUTION
CAUTION
To analyze images:
1. Press SET on the images to analyze.
2. Press ANALYZE.
3. Select between:
• Restore only the selected images: only selected
images that are not available locally are restored.
• Restore all images of the selected exam: all images
that are not available locally in the exams where an
image was selected are restored.
• Restore current patient: restores all images in all
examinations.
4. Press OK.
The Insert media window is displayed.
1. Examination
2. Examination date and archive location
3. Selected image
4. Preview of selected image
5. Defined groups
Connectivity
This section describes the communication and connection
options for the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit with other
devices in the hospital information system. This section covers
the procedures for configuration and optimal data management
from a Vivid S5/Vivid S6 in the following scenarios:
• A stand-alone Vivid S5/Vivid S6 (page 434).
• A Vivid S5/Vivid S6 and one or several EchoPAC PC
workstations in a sneaker net environment (page 435).
• A Vivid S5/Vivid S6 and an EchoPAC PC workstations in a
direct connect environment (page 437).
• A Vivid S5/Vivid S6 and a DICOM server in a network
(page 443).
• A Vivid S5/Vivid S6 and one or more PC stations in
MPEGvue or eVue environment.
Dataflow examples
Refer to "Dataflow" on page 616 for a complete list and
description of supported dataflows.
Stand-alone scanner
The figure below illustrates dataflow for a stand-alone scanner.
A: LocalArchive-Int.HD dataflow:
The local database is used for
patient archiving. Images are
stored to internal hard drive.
Scanner in a network
The figure below illustrates two different dataflows for a
scanner connected to a network.
B: RemoteArch-Remote HD
dataflow:
A remote database (here
EchoPAC PC) is used for patient
archiving. Images are stored to a
remote archive (here
EchoPAC PC).
C: Worklist/LocalArchive-DICOM
Server/Int.HD dataflow:
Search in the DICOM Modality
Worklist, the patient found is copied
into the local database. Images are
stored to a DICOM server and to
the internal hard drive.
Dataflow selection
Select a dataflow from the Search/Create Patient window (see
"Creating a new Patient record or starting an examination from
an existing patient record" on page 95) or configure the system
with a default dataflow from the Configuration management
package as described below.
Default dataflow selection
1. Press CONFIG and log on as administrator if required.
2. Select the Connectivity category and Dataflow subgroup.
The Dataflow sheet is displayed (see Figure 9-23).
3. Select the desired dataflow in the Name pull-down menu
and check the option Default.
4. Press CONFIG to exit the Configuration management
package.
Data management
Data acquisition
• Select the LocalArchive-Int.HD dataflow as default
dataflow.
In this configuration the local database is used for patient
archiving. Images are stored to internal hard drive.
Image review
The same dataflow is used for review on the system.
Data management
Scanner's dataflow configuration
1. Select the LocalArchive-Int.HD dataflow as default
dataflow. The local database is used for patient archiving.
Images are stored to internal hard drive.
2. Export the data to the DICOM MOD (or CD/DVD) using the
following settings: export from LocalArchive-Int.HD to
Pure DICOM MOD or DICOM CD/DVD (see "Export/Import
patient records/examinations" on page 452).
1. Computer name: device’s name of type 3. Remote archive setup: remote archive IP
VIVID7-00nnnn or ECHOPAC7-00nnnn, where address and name (EchoPAC PC or Image
“nnnn” is the system’s serial number. Do not Vault)
change the computer name. 4. Save TCP/IP settings. The changes will be
2. IP settings: system IP settings effective after the system is rebooted.
Select Yes.
The system is preparing the media to allow addition of
new files.
Note: If Eject is selected, the user is prompted to insert
another media. If No is selected, the Export Dialogue
window is displayed (Figure 9-35), where the user can
select another destination.
Export Configuration
The destination for Export of patient records to Excel and
MPEG must be configured prior to use (both are options). This
is done from the Dataflow sheet in the Configuration package.
To display the Dataflow sheet:
1. Press CONFIG and log on as administrator.
2. Select Connectivity category and Dataflow subgroup.
The Dataflow sheet is displayed (Figure 9-4, page 411).
3. Select the dataflow Misc Export in the Name pull-down
menu.
actual records.
• Fill out the Born between field to display the patient
records of patients born during a specific time period and
select the actual records.
8. Adjust the following settings as desired:
• Copy images
9. Press Copy.
If one or more patient examination is already present in the
destination archive the Export/Import conflict window is
displayed (see Figure 9-40). For each conflicting item,
select:
Keep: to keep the existing examination in the destination
archive.
Replace: to replace the existing examination with the
corresponding item in the source archive.
Disk Management
The Disk management function allows the user to manage hard
disk space while maintaining the patient database on the
system. The Disk management function can be used to move,
copy or delete images and move or copy reports from the
oldest patient records (configurable). The Disk management
function has also an auto-purge feature that automatically
deletes images that have already been copied if the local hard
disk is approaching its capacity limit.
When moving or Three different disk management scenarios are possible
copying files a copy depending on the system configuration:
of the patient ar-
chive is also created • Disk management is set to move files: the user runs the
on the media. Disk management function on a regular basis to move
images and reports from older patient records to removable
media or to a network volume. Using this setting, moved
images and reports are deleted from the local hard drive
and copied to the specified destination. This scenario
prevents the local disk to fill up and keeps images and
reports from the most recent patient records on the local
disk. Using this scenario, the user can control what should
remain on the system while keeping the disk free space at
an operational level.
• Disk management is set to copy files: the user runs the
Disk management function on a regular basis to copy
images and reports from older patient records to removable
media or to a network volume. To prevent the local disk to
fill up, the auto-purge function automatically deletes files
that were previously copied when the disk free space has
reached the minimum allowed limit. This scenario lets the
system automatically manage the disk space on the
system.
Note: When using this setting, the images location
displayed in the Examination list screen is the selected
destination for the copy operation, even if the images are
still present on the local hard drive. When reviewing the
exam, the original images is retrieved from the local hard
drive as long as they are available there. When the images
are deleted from the local hard drive by the auto-purge
function, the copied images are retrieved.
3. Press Next.
The Storage size information window is displayed
(Figure 9-49). Verify the information displayed. If using
removable media, the operation may require several
The media does not 4. Insert a removable media into the specified drive. The disk
need to be format- does not need to be formatted.
ted.
5. Press Next.
The Copying files window is displayed (Figure 9-50).
CAUTION
The backup of the patient archive on the hard drive and the
system configuration is done from the configuration
management package as described on page 472.
Backup procedure
1. Press PATIENT on the control panel, then select Patient list.
The Operator login window is displayed.
2. Select the operator with administration rights, enter the
password and press Log on.
The Search/Create patient window is displayed.
3. In the Search/Create patient, select the dataflow Local
Archive - Int. HD (Figure 9-52).
4. Press CONFIG.
5. Select the category Admin.
6. Select the Backup sheet (Figure 9-53).
12. At the end of the process, the media is ejected and the
Backup completed window (Figure 9-58) is displayed.
Select OK.
Restore procedure
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Select the category Admin.
3. Select the Restore sheet (Figure 9-60).
DICOM spooler
DICOM spooler displays the current DICOM output jobs. The
jobs may be Storage, Print, Modality Performed Procedure
Step or Storage Commitment. The DICOM spooler is used for
checking the current job's status when a job is saved or when
the total spooler status on the right of the Archive windows
displays an error.
From the DICOM spooler the user can also:
• Delete non-active jobs
• Resend a job that has failed or is in hold
• Send a job that has failed or is in hold, to a new destination.
• Hold a job that is not active.
The job's status displayed in the DICOM spooler window can
be:
• Pending: the job is complete, waiting to be active.
• Hold: the job is complete, but suspended, waiting for a user
action.
• the job is incomplete, waiting for more images.
• Append: the job is incomplete, waiting for more images
(Direct store function).
• Active: the job is complete and connected to the
destination device.
• Failed: the job is complete but one or more images failed to
transmit to the destination device.
• Done: the job is saved to the destination device. The jobs
that are done are removed from the spooler after a while.
Deleting a job
Only non-active 1. Trackball to the job to delete in the DICOM job spooler
jobs can be deleted. window.
Note: Several jobs can be selected.
2. Press SET.
3. Trackball to Delete.
4. Press SET.
Resending a job
Only jobs that 1. Trackball to the job to re-send in the DICOM job spooler
failed or are in hold window.
can be resent. Note: Several jobs can be selected.
2. Press SET.
3. Trackball to Resend.
4. Press SET.
Holding a job
1. Trackball to the job to hold in the DICOM job spooler
window.
Note: several jobs can be selected. Only inactive jobs can
be set on hold.
2. Press SET.
3. Trackball to Hold.
4. Press SET.
To undo hold, press Resend.
Transfer Procedure
This is a one-time procedure which will normally be performed
by your GE representative, during the system's installation.
The database imported from the Vivid 3 /4 into Vivid S5/Vivid S6
should only be imported during the installation, while the
CAUTION Vivid S5/Vivid S6 archive is still empty. Importing the database at
a later stage is not possible without first erasing the whole
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 database.
Extraction
1. Insert the media created in the section above ("Exporting
the Excel database" on page 484).
2. Browse to the media location, copy the database file
Patients.zip from the media, and paste it to a dedicated
path on the PC hard disk.
3. Right-click the Patients.zip file on the hard disk and select
Extract All... from the context menu.
The Extraction Wizard appears.
4. Click Next twice.
During the extraction process, a password prompt appears
(see Figure 9-68).
Formatting
1. Locate the file Master.xls under the Patients folder and
double click it (see Figure 9-69).
5. Click Run.
Automatic formatting begins. When finished, the Progress
field on the bottom-right shows 100% and the Stop button
is grayed-out (see Figure 9-72).
Chapter 10
Report
Introduction
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 system enables the creation of patient
and examination reports containing measurements, images
and analysis that were made during the examination. The
layout of the reports is defined by generic templates delivered
with the system. Custom templates can also be made.
Saved reports are read-only. Therefore it is recommended that
the data be carefully reviewed before the report is saved. Use
the worksheet (see page 353) to facilitate the review and
adjustment of data before generating a report. The final report
can be printed on a regular laser printer.
Creating a report
Reports summarize data obtained in the examination. They can
contain data and images.
Once generated, the report can be viewed, images can be
added, wall segment diagrams can be assigned, and text can
be entered in the free text fields. All other information must be
changed from the Patient information window and the
Worksheet screen.
Note: "Other ID" does not appear as a separate item in the
system's Report templates. The user should generate a custom
report sheet if Other ID data is required to be recorded.
1. Assigned keys
• Print
• Store
• Retrieve
• Template
MORE menu
• Insert Text
• Save as
• Delete
• Designer
To print a report
Only members of the user group "Cardiologist" are allowed to
print a report (see page 637).
• Press PRINT.
The report is printed on the default printer. A status window
is displayed showing the printing process.
For printer configuration, see Chapter 12, "Peripherals" on
page 575.
To store a report
Only members of the user group “Cardiologist” are allowed to
store a report (see page 637).
1. Press STORE.
The report is stored in the Report archive.
A confirmation window is displayed when completed.
2. Press OK.
Alternative storage
Reports can also be saved in a user-defined locations in the
following formats:
• Compiled HTML (.CHM) files: readable from any web
browser.
• Portable Document Format (.PDF) files: readable with
Structured Findings
Structured Findings is a feature that enables the user to insert
pre-configured structured diagnostic statements and codes
(e.g. Billing, Accreditation) in the patient report and create a
conclusion based on the inserted statements.
Prerequisite
To be able to insert structured diagnostic statements and create
a conclusion in a patient record, the report template used must
have assigned fields for the structured findings, the codes and
the conclusion.
To create the assigned fields in a report template:
1. Press REPORT.
2. Press TEMPLATE and select the desired report template.
3. Press MORE and DESIGNER.
The Report designer screen is displayed.
4. Select the location in the report template where to insert the
Structured findings fields.
5. Select Insert and Archive Information.
The Archive information box is displayed (Figure 10-2).
6. Double-click on Select All under all three parameter fields
in the Archive information box to deselect all parameters.
7. Select Structured findings, Findings conclusion
Indication codes and Billing codes in the Exam
Information field (Figure 10-2).
8. Select OK.
9. Save the Report template and exit the Report designer.
1. Configuration window
2. Structured findings window
1. Configuration window
2. Structured findings window
1. Make sure that the tab folder is selected and press Add.
A new entry is created in the tab folder. The new entry is by
default a tab sheet ( ).
2. With the new entry selected, follow the following steps:
• Enter a name in the Label field (tab name).
• Enter a description in the Findings text field.
If required:
• Enter the appropriate codes.
Note: to enter several codes separate each code by a
space.
1. Configuration window
2. Structured findings window
1. Make sure that the tab sheet is selected and press Add.
A new entry is created in the tab sheet. The new entry is by
default a check box statement ( ).
2. With the new entry selected, follow the following steps:
• Enter a name in the Label field (statement name).
• Enter the full statement in the Findings text field.
• Enter a conclusion in the Conclusion text field (optional).
Note: if the Conclusion text field is left empty, the
statement text will be used as conclusion when
selected.
If required:
• Enter the appropriate codes.
1. Configuration window
2. Structured findings window
Editing a statement
Tab label, statements and statement alternative texts can be
edited.
1. In the Structured Findings configuration window
(Figure 10-6), select the item to edit.
2. Make the required changes.
Copy of a statement
Tab folders, tab sheets and statements can be copied from one
location to another. The word "Copied" is added to the copied
item name.
1. In the Structured Findings configuration window
(Figure 10-6), select the item to copy.
2. Select Copy.
3. Select the item to contain the copy.
4. Select Paste.
Note: if the item to copy cannot be copied in the selected
location, the operation is ignored.
Note: copy can be done by drag-and-drop, while holding CTRL
depressed.
Deletion of a statement
Tab folders, tab sheets and statements can be deleted.
Deletion cannot be undone.
CAUTION
Factory reset
All statements can be reset back to the factory default.
Factory reset cannot be undone.
CAUTION
1. Select Reset.
The Reset statements window is displayed.
2. Select:
• Yes to reset all statement to the factory default (No
undo).
• No to cancel the operation.
Exporting/Importing statements
Diagnostic statements can be exported from one system and
imported on another system.
Exporting statements
1. In the Structured Findings configuration window
(Figure 10-6), select Export.
A browsing window is displayed.
2. Browse to a destination and select Save.
Importing statements
Importing statements will replace the current statements. If
necessary, backup the current statements by exporting them
CAUTION before performing import.
Direct report
Direct report enables the user to insert comments at any time
during the examination that will be part of the final report.
Direct report provides also an overview over the measurements
completed.
Creating comments
1. Press UPDATE MENU.
2. Select Direct report (see Figure 10-12).
3. In the Direct report screen, select the comment type.
4. Type your comments in the Text field.
5. To add a measurement in the comment, double-click a
measurement in the Measurement overview field.
Report designer
The Report designer software package enables the user to
create report templates that best suit its needs.
Designing a report template consists of choosing the
information to display in the report (e.g. header, footer, logo,
patient information, images, measurements etc.) and arrange it
in the report viewer.
The Report designer function is based on the information
container concept: each type of information is included within a
container with parameters that can be configured (size, color,
font properties, information to display etc.)
1. Menu bar
2. Report template design area
Menu Description
Menu Description
Menu Description
Menu Description
Preferences • Page color: sets the default background color for the
template page.
Inserting a table
1. Press the Left mouse button at the desired insertion point
in the Report template design area.
2. Press Insert and select Table.
The Container properties window is displayed (see
Figure 10-15).
3. Adjust the parameters as desired.
4. Press OK.
The table is displayed in the template.
Inserting a logo
1. Provide the hospital logo in JPEG or Bitmap format onto a
CD or MO disk.
2. Select the location where to insert the logo (a table cell or
directly in the report template).
3. Select Insert and Logo.
The Logo box is displayed.
3. Enter a heading.
4. From the Display field, select one of the following options:
• Referral reasons: displays the information entered in
the Direct report (see page 514) or in the Examination
list window.
• Comments: displays the information entered in the
Direct report (see page 514) or in the Examination list
window.
Variable Description
{pid} Patient ID
Chapter 11
Probes
Probe overview
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit supports four types of
probes:
• Phased Array Sector
• Linear Array
• Curved Array (Convex)
• Continuous Wave Doppler
Supported probes
Phased Array Sector probes
Doppler probes
i12L-RS
e8C-RS
10S-RS
12L-RS
6Tc-RS
4C-RS
8C-RS
3S-RS
5S-RS
6S-RS
7S-RS
8L-RS
9L-RS
6T-RS
9T-RS
P2D
P6D
Application
Abdominal + + +
Aorto-Iliac +
Breast + +
Cardiac + + + + + + + + +
Carotid + + + + + + + +
Contrast + + +
Coronary + + + + + + +
Excercise + +
Fetal Heart + + + + +
HFR (High Frame Rate) +
LEA + + + +
LEV + + +
LV Contrast + + + +
LVO Stress +
Musculoskeletal +
Neo Head +
Nerves + + + + +
Obstetrics + +
Pediatric + + + + + +
Pelvic + +
Pharm Stress + +
Renal + +
Small Parts + + + +
Small Organs +
Superficial + + + +
Transcranial +
Thyroid + + +
UEA + + +
UEV + + +
Vertebral + +
Note: Some of the above applications depend on the availability of certain options
M4S-RS
i12L-RS
e8C-RS
10S-RS
12L-RS
6Tc-RS
4C-RS
8C-RS
3S-RS
5S-RS
6S-RS
7S-RS
8L-RS
9L-RS
6T-RS
9T-RS
P2D
P6D
6T
9T
Application
Abdominal + + + +
Aorto-Iliac +
Breast + +
Cardiac + + + + + + + + + + +
Carotid + + + + + + + +
Contrast + + +
Coronary + + + + + + + + +
Excercise + + +
Fetal Heart + + + + + +
HFR +
LEA + + + +
LEV + + +
LV Contrast + + + + + +
LVO Stress + +
Musculoskeletal +
Neo Head +
Nerves + + + + +
Obstetrics + +
Pediatric + + + + + + + +
Pelvic + +
Pharm Stress + + +
Renal + + +
Small Parts + + + +
Small Organs +
Superficial + + + +
Transcranial + +
Thyroid + + +
UEA + + +
UEV + + +
Vertebral + +
Note: Some of the above applications depend on the availability of certain options
Probe orientation
Some probes are provided with a green light (LED) orientation
marking near their head (see Figure 11-1). Probes which do not
have a LED have an indentation (notch) for orientation on the
probe housing. This LED, or notch, corresponds with the V
mark on the scanning screen. The V mark indicates the
orientation of the probe to the scan.
Probe labelling
Each probe is labelled with the following information:
• Name of distributor and manufacturer
• Operating frequency
• Model number
• Probe serial number
• Year of manufacture
The probe name is displayed on the probe housing.
1. CE mark
2. Probe name
Environmental Requirements
Probes should be operated, stored, or transported within
parameters outlined in Table 2-1, page 53.
Ensure that the probe face temperature does not exceed
normal operation temperature range (see table on page 544).
Probe Integration
This section covers:
• Connecting the probe
• Activating the probe
• Disconnecting the probe
Selecting probes
Selecting a new • Only use approved probes.
probe unfreezes the
• All imaging probes with an RS-type connector can be
image.
plugged into any of the probe RS ports.
• Always start out with a probe that provides optimum focal
depths and penetration for the patient size and exam.
• Begin the scanning session by choosing the correct
application and preset for the examination by selecting
Preset.
• Begin the scan session using the default Power Output
setting for the probe and exam.
Vivid S5: 3 type RS ports Vivid S6: 3 type RS ports and one type OR
port to support TEE probes
Do not allow the probe head to hang freely. Impact to the probe
head may result in irreparable damage.
CAUTION
Planned maintenance
Improper handling can lead to early probe failure and electric
shock hazards.
CAUTION
DO follow the specific cleaning and disinfection procedures
provided in this chapter and the germicide manufacturers
instructions.
Failure to do so will void probe warranty.
1. Housing
2. Strain relief
3. Seal
4. Lens
Instructions
Custom made sheaths are available for each probe. Each
probe sheath kit consists of a flexible sheath used to cover the
probe and cable and elastic bands used to secure the sheath.
Sterile probe sheaths are supplied as part of biopsy kits for
those probes intended for use in biopsy procedures. In addition
to the sheath and elastic bands, there are associated
accessories for performing a biopsy procedure which are
included in the kit. Refer to the biopsy instructions for the
specific probes in the Discussion section of this chapter for
further information.
Reordering
To reorder sheaths, please contact your local distributor or the
appropriate support resource.
Devices containing latex may cause severe allergic reaction in
latex sensitive individuals. Refer to FDA's March 29, 1991
CAUTION Medical Alert on latex products.
You MUST disconnect the probe from the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 prior
to cleaning/disinfecting the probe. Failure to do so could damage
CAUTION the system.
Cleaning probes
Cleaning procedure
1. Disconnect the probe from the unit.
2. Remove the coupling gel by wiping the probe lens with a
soft cloth.
3. Wipe the probe and cable with a soft cloth moisten in a
warm soap and water solution (<80 oF/27 oC).
4. Wipe the probe and cable with a soft cloth moisten in clean
water (<80 oF/27 oC) until all soap is removed.
5. Wipe dry with a soft towel.
Disinfecting probes
In order to provide users with options in choosing a germicide,
GE Medical Systems routinely reviews new medical germicides
for compatibility with the materials used in the transducer
housing, cable and lens. Although a necessary step in
protecting patients and employees from disease transmission,
liquid chemical germicides must also be selected to minimize
potential damage to the transducer.
Refer to the Probe Care Card enclosed in the probe case or to
http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/ultrasound/products/probe_
care.html for the latest list of compatible cleaning solutions and
disinfectants.
Low-level disinfection
• After cleaning, the probe and cable may be wiped with a
tissue sprayed with a recommended disinfectant.
Use additional precautions (e.g. gloves and gown) when
decontaminating an infected probe.
High-level disinfection
High-level Disinfection destroys vegetative bacteria; lipid &
non-lipid viruses, fungi and, depending highly on time of
contact, is effective on bacterial spores. This is required for
endocavity (TV, TR, and TE) probes after contact with mucosal
membrane.
High-level disinfection procedure
Follow the manu- 1. Prepare the germicide solution according to the
facturer's instruc- manufacturer's instructions.
tions for storage,
use and disposal of
the disinfection so-
lution.
Use only germicides that are listed in the Probe Care Card
enclosed with the probe. In addition, refer to the local / national
WARNING regulations.
Do not steam autoclave or subject the probe to Ethylene Oxide
(ETO).
3. Rinse the part of the probe which was in contact with the
germicide according to the germicide manufacturer's
instructions.
4. Wipe dry with a soft towel or air dry the probe.
CREUTZFELD-JACOB DISEASE
WARNING
Neurological use on patients with this disease must be avoided.
If a probe becomes contaminated, there is no adequate
disinfecting means.
1. Fluid level
2. Contact face with patient environment
Pictogram Description
Pictogram Description
Coupling gels
Do not use gels (lubricants) that are not recommended. They
may damage the probe and void the warranty.
CAUTION
Probe safety
Ultrasound probes are highly sensitive medical instruments that
can easily be damaged by improper handling. Use care when
WARNING handling and protect from damage when not in use. DO NOT use
a damaged or defective probe. Failure to follow these
precautions can result in serious injury and equipment damage.
For a detailed description of the safety guidelines see "Probe
Safety" on page 32.
Biopsy
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 supports biopsy capability for the 3S-RS,
M4S-RS (Vivid S6 only), 4C-RS, 8L-RS, 9L-RS, 12L-RS, and
e8C-RS probes. The biopsy option is intended for use by a duly
licensed physician who has received the appropriate training in
biopsy techniques as dictated by current relevant practices, as
well as in proper operation of the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound
unit.
The use of biopsy devices and accessories that have not been
evaluated for use with the equipment may not be compatible and
CAUTION could result in injury.
3S-RS
4C-RS
8L-RS
9L-RS
12L-RS
E8c-RS
1. Biopsy guide zone The first red mark is at 5 cm from the top of the needle
• 5 cm between the red marks guide.
• 1 cm between the large yellow marks
• 0.5 cm between two consecutive marks
The needle may vary from the center line or guidezone for
various reasons:
• Needle barrel to needle clearance or strength
• Bracket manufacturing tolerance
• Needle deflection due to tissue resistance
• Needle size chosen. Thinner needles may deflect more.
E8C Preparation
To prepare the E8C for use:
1. Remove the probe from the box and carefully examine it for
any damage.
2. If the biopsy guide is to be attached, use the filling removal
tool to clean out the attachment area on the probe head.
a. Probe Head
b. Attachement
c. Filling Removal Tool
3. Place the sheath tip over the probe aperture and then pull
the sheath end toward the probe handle.
4. Inspect the sheath for nicks, cuts or tears.
a. Probe Handle
b. Sanitary Sheath
c. Probe Body
5. Rub a finger over the tip of the probe to ensure all air
bubbles have been removed.
Surgery/Intra-operative Use
Preparing for Surgery/Intra-operative
Procedures
Preparing the transducer for intra-operative use follows the
same sterile procedure as for biopsy use except that no biopsy
attachments are used. See "Preparing the Biopsy guide
attachment" on page 565 for more information.
Sterile gel is applied to the transducer face and a sterile sheath
completely covers the transducer and cable which has first
undergone a thorough cleaning and high-level disinfection.
The invasive nature of biopsy procedures requires proper
preparation and technique to control infection and disease
transmission. Equipment must be cleaned as appropriate for
the procedure prior to use.
For surgery/intra-operative procedures, a sterile environment is
required. Therefore, both the operator and probe needs to be
CAUTION sterile.
Chapter 12
Peripherals
Introduction
This chapter provides information on peripherals that can
operate with the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit, as follows:
• Color Thermal Video Printer
• Black & White Thermal Video Printer
• Integrated Digital video Recorder (DVR)
Printing
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit can support a color and a
black & white thermal video printer. The printer devices are
controlled from the PRINT key on the control panel.
The PRINT key can also be configured to perform alternative
storage (i.e. storage to DICOM media or secondary capture).
See page 623 for configuration of the PRINT key.
To print an image
For details on the • Press PRINT on the Control panel.
Thermal video
The image displayed on the screen is printed on B&W or
printers operation,
consult the manu- Color printer, depending on the key assignment
facturer operator configuration (see page 623).
manual provided
with the printer.
Recording
1. When DVR media is inserted and the "Stop" icon appears,
the media is ready for recording.
2. Press the Record button once. The blinking red indicator
indicates that recording has begun. The data recorded is
stored directly onto the DVR media.
3. To stop recording press Record button once again. The
recording will stop and a red "Pause" indicator will appear.
4. Press the Record button to toggle between pause and
record.
Note: When recording is resumed after pause a new chapter is
created.
Chapter 13
Presets and System setup
Introduction
This chapter describes the configuration management package
of the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit. The Vivid S5/Vivid S6
configuration package enables users to customize the global
configuration for the unit and the application-specific settings.
In addition, users with administration rights have access to the
local archive backup function, local archive restore function and
creation of users.
Note: the default factory password for the "ADM" user is
ulsadm (case sensitive).
The configuration management package consists of a Setup
dialogue window divided in different setup categories with
sublevels.
The table below summarizes the contents and access rights of
the different categories and sublevels of the Vivid S5/Vivid S6
configuration package:
Overview
The configuration management package consists of a Setup
dialogue window divided in different setup categories with
sublevels (sheets labelled with tab).
The functionality of each configuration category and associated
sublevels are described on the following pages.
Note: Whenever making any modifications of settings through
the different configuration screens and tabs, it is always
required to re-boot the system for the modifications to become
valid.
Imaging
• Global: enables the user to configure display-related
settings.
• Application: enables configuration of the probe and
application specific settings.
• Application menu: enables configuration of the
Measurement menu.
Cineloop store
Parameter Description
Cineloop store:
• Time before/after heart cycle: sets the total
storage time span of the cineloop in ECG
mode.
• Time span (no ECG): sets the total storage
time span of the cineloop with no ECG.
• Preview loop before store: when selected
enable review of cineloops before storage.
Crop images
Parameter Description
Crop images:
: In the Analysis screen, removes top and
bottom of the image when more than two
images have been selected.
Doppler
Parameter Description
Doppler:
• Show KHz scale: when selected, displays
the KHz scale on the left side of the Doppler
spectrum (see page 164).
Patient Info
Parameter Description
Patient Info:
• Title bar Line 1 & 2: selects from the
pop-up menu the patient information
to display on the scanning screen's
Title bar (see page 98).
• Anonymous patient: when checked,
no patient information is displayed on
the scanning screen's Title bar.
Scan Info
Parameter Description
Scan Info:
• selects scan information on the video
record.
Application
The Application category enables the configuration of
probe/application specific settings (presets). The
application-specific settings can be stored and used as default
presets with this probe.
Parameter Description
Auto freeze:
• Freeze 2D image in Doppler: the last
2D or color flow image is displayed
when entering in Doppler mode.
• Auto freeze after: sets the time after
which the system enters in freeze when
not in use.
Parameter Description
To edit an application
1. Press APPLICATION, select the probe, and select the
application to edit.
2. Adjust the imaging parameters as desired.
3. Press APPLICATION.
4. Highlight the probe and press SET.
5. Trackball to Presets...
A pop-up window Enter new name: appears, displaying the
current preset name.
6. Press Save to store the changes.
Applicable only on user-defined applications.
Application menu
The Application menu category enables rearrangement of the
the Application menu to best suit the user's requirements.
The Application menu is a two-levels pop-up menu. The first
level called Application, displays the most frequently used
applications in any desired order. The second level called
More... displays the less frequently used applications.
2. Press SET.
3. Press .
The application is moved one step up.
Press Default to 4. Press .
get factory setting. The application is moved one step down.
To move an application from one level to the other
1. Trackball to the application to move.
2. Press SET.
3. Press as many times as necessary:
• if the application to move is in the More menu
• if the application to move is in the Applications menu
till the application has moved to the other menu.
To delete an application
1. Trackball to the application to delete.
2. Press SET.
3. Press Delete.
Applicable only to user-defined applications.
Measure Text
The Measure/Text category deals with the following:
• Configuration of the Measurement menu (see page 601)
• Creation of user-defined measurements (see page 343)
• Configuration of Measurement tools (see page 603)
• Configuration of the vascular Doppler calculation (see
page 604)
• Configuration of the Annotation function (see page 132)
1. Configuration window (see next pages for 2. The measurement menu (displays updated
details) configuration)
Parameter Description
Add measurement:
Create or select from the pop-up list a
measurement to be added to a folder (see
page 339).
Add folder:
Enables the user to create its own folder
with the desired measurements. The
folder is displayed the Measurement
menu.
M&A Categories:
Enables selection of the measurement
categories to display in the Measurement
menu. Only checked items will be
displayed.
• Create Copy: Enables copy of a
selected measurement category
(selection is done by selecting the
category name).
• Delete: enables deletion of user-defined
measurement categories.
• Factory Default: restores factory
display.
Configuration tools:
Deletes selected entry (folder or
measurement) in the Measurement
menu. The factory entries cannot be
deleted.
Moves selected measurement or
folder up or down inside the
Measurement menu.
Parameter Description
Folder:
Displayed when a folder is selected in the
Measurement Menu.
Shows the entire contents of a selected
folder.
• : the items is displayed in the
Measurement menu.
• : The item is hidden from the
Measurement menu.
Measurement:
Displayed when a measurement is
selected in the Measurement Menu.
Shows all the parameters related to the
selected measurement.
• : the items is displayed in the
Measurement menu.
• : The item is hidden from the
Measurement menu.
Only checked parameters will be
displayed in the Measurement result
window, the worksheet and the report.
Auto sequence:
: Prompts the next measurement in the
folder.
Parameter configuration
1. If configuring application specific parameters, select an
application from the M&A category pull-down menu.
When pointing at a 2. Select the configuration value next to the parameter to
parameter an expla- configure.
nation label is dis- A pull-down menu is displayed (see Figure 13-7).
played.
3. Select a new value from the pull-down menu.
Parameter configuration
The following example describes how to configure the Carotid
Doppler calculations:
1. In the Modify Calculations sheet, select Vascular next to
M&A Categories.
The Vascular measurement category is displayed.
2. Select Carotid.
The available calculations are displayed.
3. Check the desired calculations to be performed.
4. Select Save.
Table range: 1 SD
Graph range: 1 SD
Min: [#w#d]
Max: [#w#d]
Table range: 1 SD
Graph range: 1 SD
Unit: mm day mm
Table range: 1 SD
Graph range: 1 SD
SD: [(mv-pv)/sd]
Unit: mm weekday mm
Unit: mm weekday mm
Table range: 1 SD
Table 10%–90%
range:
Graph 10%–90%
range:
Unit: weekday mm mm mm
Unit: mm weekday mm
Table range: 1 SD
Unit: weekday mm mm
Report
The Report configuration category is divided in three sheets:
• Templates: enables the configuration of the Template
selection menu and the export/import of user-defined
templates. See "Report templates management" on
page 531 for more information.
• Diagnostic codes: enables the creation of pre-defined text
inputs to be used in the Diagnosis information field in the
Examination list window (see Figure 9-10, page 418).
• Comment texts: enables the creation of pre-defines text
inputs to be used in the Comment information field in the
Examination list window (see Figure 9-10, page 418).
• Structured findings: enables the insertion of
pre-configured structured diagnosis statements and
Billing/Accreditation codes in the patient report (see
"Structured Findings" on page 498).
1. List of text inputs 3. Text input display area (free text area)
2. Text input name 4. Create a text input
4. Edit the text in both the Text and Full text fields.
5. Press OK.
Connectivity
This configuration setup category deals with:
• Dataflow: connection and communication setup of the
ultrasound unit with other devices.
• Additional output: configuration of the PRINT and ALT keys
on the control panel.
• Tools: formatting of removable media
• Formats: configuration of the Examination list window and
other tools related to patient management.
• TCPIP: internet protocol configuration
Dataflow
Communication between the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit
and other information providers on the network takes the form
of dataflows. Each dataflow defines the transfer of patient
information and images from an input source to the unit, and
from the unit to one or several output sources. Input/output
devices cannot be added/removed to/from the pre-defined
dataflows. However the settings for the devices can be
adjusted.
A dataflow is a set of pre-configured settings. Selecting a
dataflow will automatically customize the unit to work according
to the settings associated with this dataflow.
Dataflows are configured in the Dataflow sublevel sheet in the
Connectivity setup category as described below. The Dataflow
sublevel sheet is only available to users with administration
rights.
Dataflows available
A set of pre-defined dataflows is available on the unit as listed
in the table below. Input/output devices cannot be
added/removed to/from the pre-defined dataflows. However the
settings for the devices can be adjusted (see page 621).
Dataflow Description
Dataflow Description
Dataflow Description
Allow raw data : save data in both raw and DICOM format.
: save data in DICOM format only.
Max Framerate Select 25, 30 or Full from the pop-up menu. Full (original
acquisition) is default.
Additional outputs
The Additional outputs sheet deals with configuration of the
PRINT and ALT keys on the control panel. Several outputs (e.g.
Video Print, Laser print, DICOM storage etc.) can be
associated to the keys (i.e. hitting PRINT can result in printing a
Color video print and storage to a DICOM media).
1. Select between P1 and P2 keys. 5. Adjust the device settings for the selected
2. Available output devices that can be assigned assigned device
to the current button. 6. Select the type of images to produce and adjust
3. Output devices assigned to the current button. image settings.
4. Add or remove selected device to/from the 7. Printer configuration (see page 577)
current button.
Configuration parameter
Tools
The Tools sublevel sheet deals with:
• formatting of removable media (MO disk, CD-R, DVD-R).
• Creation or re-creation of a DICOM directory on a
removable media containing DICOM images.
• Enter a remote path of a network shared folder
(\\server-name\share-name) for:
• Export traces function in Q-Analysis
• Export of system error log file
• Save as function for images
Formats
The Formats sublevel enables configuration of the Examination
list window (see Figure 9-10, page 418) and other tools related
to patient management, as described below.
Parameter Description
Parameter Description
Parameter Description
DICOM images:
Select between:
• No extra info
• Add visible patient info in the DICOM
images: displays patient information
(name, date of birth and ID) on DICOM
images.
• Add titlebar: adds the Titlebar to the
DICOM images.
TCP-IP
This configuration category enables the user with
administration rights to set the Transmission Protocol/Internet
Protocol for the system and connected remote archive.
System
This configuration category is divided in two sheets:
• System Settings: enables the user to set the date and
time, choose the measurement unit and language for the
system and enter basic information about the organization,
such as the institution name and department.
• Test: enables testing of the different parts of the unit.
This sheet is accessible to users with administration rights only.
Location
Parameter Description
Location:
• Hospital: Enter the hospital name (up to 64
characters). This information is displayed
on the scanning screen's Title bar (up to 24
characters) and on the image properties of
all saved images.
• Department: Enter the department name
(up to 64 characters). This information is
displayed on the image properties of all
saved images.
Parameter Description
Languages
Parameter Description
Language:
Select the desired language for the system
from the pop-up menu.
Manual language:
Select the desired language for the Online
manual. If not available the English manual
will be displayed as default.
Units
Parameter Description
Units:
Select the desired units (Metric or US) from
the pop-up menu.
About
The About sheet gives informations about the ultrasound unit
concerning:
• software
• hardware
• Probes
Administration
Only users with ad- The Admin. category deals with the following:
ministration rights
• Disk management: enables the management of the hard
have access to this
setup category (see disk space while maintaining the patient database on the
page 637). system (see page 468).
• Backup: enables the backup procedures for local patient,
and report archives as well as system and user-defined
configuration (see page 472).
• Restore: enables data retrieving of patient and report
archives as well as system and user-defined configuration
(presets) from a backup (see page 476).
• Users: deals with operators registration, operator's rights
setting and registration of staff related to an examination
(e.g. referral doctors, sonographers etc.)
• System Administration: keeps track of all the options
implemented in the unit.
• Unlock patient: enables to unlock patient records that
were not properly terminated (see page 640).
Users
The Users sheet deals with operators registration, operator's
rights setting and registration of referring members related to
examinations (e.g. referring and diagnosing physicians).
Users are divided in groups with different rights. There are two
types of groups:
• User groups: members of these groups (see table below)
are allowed to login on the system when selected together
with the group Operator. They have group specific rights.
• Referring groups: members of these groups (Diagnosing
physician and Referring doctor) are not allowed to login on
the system. They are registered as references that can be
associated to a patient record.
Store report
Print report
Service
Create
Admin
Group
Cardiologist + + + Activated
with a
Physician + + Dongle
Sonographer + +
Fellow + +
Sys Admin + + +
Hosp admin +
GE admin + + +
Right Definition
Deleting a user
1. Select the actual user in the User list.
2. Press Delete.
The user is removed from the User list.
Unlock Patient
If for any reason an examination is not properly finished, the
patient record is locked and cannot be opened again unless it
is unlocked.
Chapter 14
User maintenance
Monthly
Examine the following on a monthly basis (or whenever there is
a reason to assume that any issue may have occurred):
• Connectors on cables, for any mechanical defects
• Entire length of electrical and power cables, for cuts or
abrasions
• Equipment, for loose or missing hardware
• Control panel for defects
• Brakes
Virus Protection
To minimize virus vulnerability Vivid S5/Vivid S6 is configured
with a minimal set of open ports and with all network services
not actively used by the system closed down. This significantly
reduces the risk of a virus attack on Vivid S5/Vivid S6. GE is
continuously judging the need for additional actions to reduce
vulnerability of equipment, this includes vulnerability scanning
of our products and evaluation of new security patches for the
third party technology used. Microsoft (and other) security
patches that addresses serious issues with Vivid S5/Vivid S6
will be made available to customers after GE verification of
those patches.
System Cabinet
On a weekly basis, moisten a soft, non-abrasive folded cloth or
sponge with a mild, general purpose, non-abrasive soap and
water solution. Do not use any solution containing abrasive
powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline.
Squeeze excess liquid from the cloth/sponge, them wipe down
the top, front, back and both sides of the unit. Do not spray
any liquid directly onto the unit!
1. Rinse the cloth/sponge with clean running water and wipe
the unit surfaces again.
LCD Display
On a weekly basis, gently wipe the LCD Display with a dry, soft,
lint-free non-abrasive folded cloth.
Note: In the event that you see a scratch-like mark on the LCD
Display, this may be a stain transferred from the Keyboard or
Trackball when the LCD Display Cover was pressed from the
outside. Proceed as follows:
Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft, dry cloth. If the stain
remains, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water or a 50-50
mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain
impurities. Wring out as much of the liquid as possible then
wipe the LCD Display again. Do not let any liquid drip into
the computer!
Be sure to dry the LCD Display before closing the cover.
Keyboard:
Clean the keyboard as described (above) for cleaning the
Control Panel.
Note: In the event that disinfection is required or any stubborn
stains remain, absorb a small quantity of isopropyl rubbing
alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth.
Wipe the surface of the keycaps with the cloth, making sure
that no liquid drips on or between the keys. Allow to dry.
Peripherals
Clean the peripherals in accordance with the respective
manufacturer's directions.
System self-test
The Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit is designed for reliable
operation and consistent, high-quality performance. Automatic
self-testing facilities are provided to monitor system operation
and to detect malfunction as soon as possible, thereby
eliminating unnecessary downtime. The detection of any
serious malfunction may result in immediate interruption of
scanner operation.
System malfunction
In the event of error or system malfunction the user may
generate and export a log file to a removable media as
described below and contact authorized service personnel.
Adding bookmarks
When a problem occurs during regular use of the system, press
ALT - B. This inserts a "bookmark" into the system failure logs,
and a confirmation message appears on a prompt line (see
Figure 14-1). Bookmarks serve as time-stamps, indicating
where particular problems have occurred, while allowing the
user to continue working with minimum interruption. The
bookmark logfile assists service engineers in troubleshooting.
Advanced Options
Click Options (see Figure 14-2) to open the Advanced
Options dialog (see Figure 14-4). This dialog allows you to:
• Control the size of logfiles
• Specify some optional attachments to be added to the
logfiles
Setting Logfile ranges
By default, the logfiles may be very large as they are not limited
by time. In case you wish to limit the logfiles:
1. Select Export Logs Using (see Figure 14-4).
2. Select Time Range.
3. Define the time range using the From and To fields.
Alternatively, select Bookmarks. This generates logfiles which
are limited to one hour before through one hour after the
selected bookmark.
You access Insite ExC via the InSite ExC link located at
the bottom left corner of the screen.
4. Select the Queue tab (see Figure 14-9) to check the status
of your request.
Index
Numerics
2D Soft menu controls............................................................................ 145
2D-Mode.......................................................................................... 140–150
Controls............................................................................................. 142
Optimizing ......................................................................................... 148
Overview ........................................................................................... 140
Using................................................................................................. 148
A
Active mode gain
Optimizing Color Mode ..................................................................... 163
Optimizing CW Doppler .................................................................... 168
Optimizing PW Doppler..................................................................... 168
adding malfunction description............................................................... 646
Advanced sheet............................................................................... 603, 604
AFI.......................................................................................................... 328
Alpha HIP ............................................................................................... 316
Amniotic Fluid Index ............................................................................... 328
Angle correction
CW Doppler ...................................................................................... 166
Optimizing CW Doppler .................................................................... 168
Optimizing PW Doppler..................................................................... 168
PW Doppler....................................................................................... 166
Annotations ..................................................................................... 128–135
Configure .......................................................................................... 132
Editing ............................................................................................... 131
Erasing.............................................................................................. 131
Inserting ............................................................................................ 128
Application
selecting............................................................................................ 100
Assignable keys ..................................................................................... 103
Audio Volume
PW/CW Doppler................................................................................ 165
AutoEF ................................................................................................... 292
AVI.......................................................................................................... 408
B
B Color maps
2D Mode ............................................................................................ 143
Baseline
Color Mode ........................................................................................ 159
CW Doppler ....................................................................................... 165
Optimizing Color Mode ...................................................................... 163
PW Doppler ....................................................................................... 165
TVI ..................................................................................................... 170
battery, internal ......................................................................................... 57
BFI .......................................................................................................... 195
B-Flow..................................................................................................... 195
Biopsy ..................................................................................................... 563
needle path........................................................................................ 573
Blood flow imaging..................................................................................195
B-Mode measurements....................................................................323, 371
Bodymark................................................................................................134
bookmark ................................................................................................646
C
Care and Maintenance.....................................................................642–645
Cine Compound
Strain ................................................................................................. 186
Strain rate .......................................................................................... 181
Tissue Tracking ..........................................................................176, 190
Cineloop........................................................................................... 110–113
Controls ............................................................................................. 111
Overview............................................................................................ 110
Saving as AVI .................................................................................... 408
Using ................................................................................................. 112
Circumference parameter ....................................................................... 325
CIVCO..................................................................................................... 565
Cleaning
Ultrasound unit ..................................................................................643
Color 2D
Using ................................................................................................. 162
Color maps
Color Mode ........................................................................................ 160
CW Doppler ....................................................................................... 166
M-Mode............................................................................................. 152
Strain................................................................................................. 184
Strain rate ......................................................................................... 179
Tissue Synchronization Imaging ....................................................... 189
Tissue tracking.................................................................................. 175
TVI .................................................................................................... 171
Color M-Mode
Overview ........................................................................................... 158
Using................................................................................................. 162
Color Mode...................................................................................... 157–163
Controls............................................................................................. 159
Optimizing ......................................................................................... 163
Overview ........................................................................................... 157
using ................................................................................................. 162
Comments .............................................................................................. 419
Compound....................................................................................... 143, 194
Compress
2D ..................................................................................................... 145
CW Doppler ...................................................................................... 166
LV Contrast ....................................................................................... 237
M-Mode............................................................................................. 152
Optimizing CW Doppler .................................................................... 168
Optimizing M-Mode........................................................................... 155
Optimizing PW Doppler..................................................................... 168
PW Doppler....................................................................................... 166
Strain rate ......................................................................................... 180
TVI .................................................................................................... 171
Compund......................................................................................... 143, 194
Configurable Remote Path ......................................................................118
Configuration see System setup
Connecting peripherals ............................................................................ 58
Connecting the unit .................................................................................. 54
Connectivity
Buttons.............................................................................................. 623
Dataflow ............................................................................................ 616
Overview ........................................................................................... 616
Continuous capture ................................................................................ 205
Contour
2D ..................................................................................................... 146
LV Contrast ....................................................................................... 238
D
D Color maps
PW Doppler ....................................................................................... 166
d-D Ratio................................................................................................. 316
DDP
2D ...................................................................................................... 146
LV Contrast........................................................................................ 238
Optimizing 2D .................................................................................... 149
Delete
Examination....................................................................................... 422
Image................................................................................................. 423
Patient record .................................................................................... 422
Depth
2D ...................................................................................................... 144
Optimizing 2D .................................................................................... 148
Diagnosis code ....................................................................................... 420
Diagnosis information ............................................................................. 419
DICOM spooler ....................................................................................... 479
DICOM verification..................................................................................625
Diff On/Off
2D ...................................................................................................... 146
Diff on/off
LV Contrast........................................................................................ 238
Digital Video Recorder ............................................................................ 578
Direct report ............................................................................................ 514
E
ECG
Adjusting trace .................................................................................. 126
Connecting........................................................................................ 122
Controls............................................................................................. 126
Edge Enhance, M-Mode......................................................................... 153
EFW ....................................................................................................... 330
Ejection Fraction, automated.................................................................. 292
Emission declaration ................................................................................ 44
Estimated Fetal Weight .......................................................................... 330
Event timing............................................................................................ 265
eVue ....................................................................................................... 410
Examination
Starting................................................................................................ 95
Export
F
Fetal growth
bar graph ........................................................................................... 365
Fetal growth curve graph ........................................................................ 360
File Management .................................................................................... 464
Focus
2D ...................................................................................................... 142
LV Contrast........................................................................................ 237
M-Mode ............................................................................................. 152
Optimizing 2D .................................................................................... 149
Optimizing M-Mode ...........................................................................155
Follicle measurements ............................................................................ 373
footswitch ..................................................................................................87
Formatting
Removable media.............................................................................. 625
Frame rate
2D ...................................................................................................... 142
Optimizing CW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
Optimizing M-Mode ...........................................................................155
Optimizing PW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
Strain ................................................................................................. 184
Strain rate .......................................................................................... 179
Tissue Synchronization Imaging........................................................ 189
Tissue Tracking ................................................................................. 174
TVI ..................................................................................................... 170
Frequency
2D ...................................................................................................... 143
Color Mode ........................................................................................ 160
CW Doppler ....................................................................................... 167
LV Contrast........................................................................................ 236
M-Mode ............................................................................................. 151
Optimizing Color Mode ...................................................................... 163
Optimizing CW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
Optimizing M-Mode ...........................................................................155
Optimizing PW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
PW Doppler ....................................................................................... 167
Strain................................................................................................. 185
Strain rate ......................................................................................... 180
Tissue Synchronization Imaging ....................................................... 190
Tissue Tracking................................................................................. 175
TVI .................................................................................................... 171
G
Gain
2D ..................................................................................................... 144
Optimizing 2D ................................................................................... 148
Optimizing M-Mode........................................................................... 155
Gel.......................................................................................................... 561
Gestational Sac ...................................................................................... 327
GS .......................................................................................................... 327
GYN measurements............................................................................... 370
H
Hazard symbols........................................................................................ 16
Hip Dysplasia ......................................................................................... 315
Horizontal sweep
Color M-Mode ................................................................................... 159
CW Doppler ...................................................................................... 165
M-Mode............................................................................................. 151
Optimizing CW Doppler .................................................................... 168
Optimizing M-Mode........................................................................... 155
Optimizing PW Doppler..................................................................... 168
PW Doppler....................................................................................... 165
I
Images
Saving as JPEG................................................................................ 408
Import
Patient records.................................................................................. 460
Intima-Media Thickness ......................................................................... 303
Invert
2D ..................................................................................................... 143
Color Mode ....................................................................................... 159
CW Doppler ...................................................................................... 165
Optimizing Color Mode ..................................................................... 163
J
JPEG.......................................................................................................408
L
Language
Online manual ................................................................................... 635
System............................................................................................... 635
Lateral Averaging
Color Mode ........................................................................................ 161
Optimizing Color Mode ...................................................................... 163
Strain ................................................................................................. 186
Strain rate .......................................................................................... 180
Tissue Tracking ................................................................................. 175
TVI ..................................................................................................... 172
LCD monitor safety ................................................................................... 37
logfile.......................................................................................................648
exporting............................................................................................ 649
LogiqView ............................................................................................... 193
Low Velocity Reject see LVR
LPRF.......................................................................................................166
LVR
Color Mode ........................................................................................ 159
CW Doppler ....................................................................................... 165
Optimizing Color Mode ...................................................................... 163
Optimizing CW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
Optimizing PW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
M
M&A ........................................................................................................ 333
Magneto Optical Disk
Formatting .........................................................................................625
Measurements
Configuration..................................................................................... 338
User-defined formulas....................................................................... 343
Measurements (Cardiac)................................................................. 243–351
2D ..................................................................................................... 255
Doppler ............................................................................................. 262
M-Mode............................................................................................. 259
TSI .................................................................................................... 266
Measurements (Vascular)
B-Mode ............................................................................................. 302
Doppler ............................................................................................. 309
M-Mode............................................................................................. 308
M-Mode ........................................................................................... 150–156
Anatomical M-Mode .......................................................................... 154
Controls............................................................................................. 151
Conventional M-Mode................................................................ 153, 154
Curved Anatomical M-Mode ............................................................. 155
Optimizing ......................................................................................... 155
Overview ........................................................................................... 150
Using................................................................................................. 153
Monitor
adjusting image................................................................................... 90
adjusting position ................................................................................ 92
Moving the unit ......................................................................................... 64
moving the unit ......................................................................................... 64
MPEG exams ......................................................................................... 410
MPEGVue/eVue ..................................................................................... 410
multiple fetus .......................................................................................... 366
N
Needle Guidance Systems..................................................................... 565
normal values ......................................................................................... 340
O
OB application ........................................................................................ 321
OB exam ................................................................................................ 317
OB graphs .............................................................................................. 359
OB measurements ................................................................................. 322
OB Multigestational ................................................................................ 366
OB parameter configuration ................................................................... 333
P
Patient
Entering information ............................................................................ 95
Pediatric Calculations ............................................................................. 314
Phono
Adjusting trace................................................................................... 126
Controls ............................................................................................. 126
Physiological traces .........................................................................122–127
Power
2D ...................................................................................................... 146
Color Mode ........................................................................................ 161
CW Doppler ....................................................................................... 167
LV Contrast........................................................................................ 237
M-Mode ............................................................................................. 153
Optimizing Color Mode ...................................................................... 163
PW Doppler ....................................................................................... 167
Strain rate .......................................................................................... 181
Tissue Synchronization Imaging.................................................186, 190
Tissue Tracking ................................................................................. 176
Probe-Application Overview
Vivid S5 ............................................................................................. 542
Vivid S6 ............................................................................................. 543
Probes
Activating ........................................................................................... 550
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................... 552
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 556
Connecting ...................................................................................87, 548
Disconnecting .................................................................................... 551
Disconnecting and connecting............................................................. 87
Disinfecting ........................................................................................ 558
Intra-operative use............................................................................. 574
Labelling ............................................................................................ 546
Orientation markers ...........................................................................545
returning............................................................................................ 561
Safety................................................................................................ 562
Selecting ........................................................................................... 100
shipping............................................................................................. 561
special handling ................................................................................ 554
surgery use ....................................................................................... 574
Types ................................................................................................ 537
probes, selecting .................................................................................... 548
protective sheaths .................................................................................. 554
Pulse Pressure
Adjusting trace .................................................................................. 126
Pulse Pressure transducer
Controls............................................................................................. 126
PW Doppler ..................................................................................... 164–168
Controls............................................................................................. 165
Optimizing ......................................................................................... 168
Overview ........................................................................................... 164
Using................................................................................................. 167
Q
Quantitative Analysis.............................................................................. 375
Anatomical M-Mode .......................................................................... 399
Deletion of a trace............................................................................. 389
Frame disabling ................................................................................ 390
Labelling a sample area.................................................................... 393
Manual tracking................................................................................. 387
Optimizing Anatomical M-Mode ........................................................ 401
Optimizing sample area .................................................................... 392
Optimizing the trace display.............................................................. 394
Overview ........................................................................................... 379
Sample area...................................................................................... 386
Strain cursor...................................................................................... 386
To generate a trace........................................................................... 386
Trace smoothing ............................................................................... 395
R
Radial Averaging
Color Mode ....................................................................................... 161
Optimizing Color Mode ..................................................................... 163
S
Safety...................................................................................................13–50
Biological hazard ................................................................................. 36
Electrical hazard .................................................................................. 35
Equipment safety................................................................................. 35
Optimizing.......................................................................................... 181
Overview............................................................................................ 178
Using ................................................................................................. 181
Stress Echo......................................................................................197–231
Acquisition .........................................................................................200
Analysis ............................................................................................. 213
Configuring levels .............................................................................. 230
Creating an image group ................................................................... 231
Deleting a group ................................................................................ 231
Editing template................................................................................. 225
Labelling a level................................................................................. 230 Y
Labelling a projection......................................................................... 230
Scoring .............................................................................................. 216
Selecting a template .......................................................................... R 199
Timers.........................................................................................204, 230
System
Controls affecting acoustic output ....................................................... 27
A
Switching On/Off.................................................................................. 61
System documentation ...............................................................................3
System setup ...................................................................................583–640
Application .........................................................................................593
N
Connectivity ................................................................................616 –632
Examination list window ....................................................................626
I
Examination signoff ...........................................................................626
Imaging setup .................................................................................... 590
Language........................................................................................... 633
M&A................................................................................................... 598
Patient ID...........................................................................................
M 626
Patient information............................................................................. 592
I
Scan information................................................................................ 592
Starting system setup ........................................................................ 588
Units .................................................................................................. 633
Unlock Patient ...................................................................................
L 640
User configuration ............................................................................. 637
T E
TCP-IP .................................................................................................... 632
TGC see Time Gain Compensation........................................................ 144
Threshold
R
Strain................................................................................................. 185
Strain rate ......................................................................................... 180
Tissue Synchronization Imaging ....................................................... 190
Tissue Tracking................................................................................. 175
TVI .................................................................................................... 171
Tilt
2D ..................................................................................................... 142
LV Contrast ................................................................................ 236, 238
Time Gain Compensation (TGC)
2D ..................................................................................................... 144
Optimizing 2D ................................................................................... 148
Optimizing M-Mode........................................................................... 155
Tissue priority
Color Mode ....................................................................................... 160
Optimizing Color Mode ..................................................................... 163
Tissue Synchronization Imaging ............................................................ 188
Controls............................................................................................. 189
Optimizing ......................................................................................... 192
Overview ........................................................................................... 188
Using................................................................................................. 191
Tissue Tracking ...................................................................................... 173
Controls............................................................................................. 174
Optimizing ......................................................................................... 176
Overview ........................................................................................... 173
Using................................................................................................. 176
Tissue Velocity Imaging see TVI
Trackball
Operation .......................................................................................... 108
Transparency
Strain................................................................................................. 185
Strain rate ......................................................................................... 180
Tissue Synchronization Imaging ....................................................... 190
Tissue Tracking................................................................................. 175
TVI .................................................................................................... 171
TSI................................................................................................... 170, 174
TSI, see Tissue Synchronization Imaging
TVI.......................................................................................................... 169
Controls............................................................................................. 170
Optimizing ......................................................................................... 172
Overview ........................................................................................... 169
U
UD....................................................................................................146, 237
Ultra Definition Clarity ......................................................................146, 237
Uterus measurements............................................................................. 371
V
Variance
Color Mode ........................................................................................ 159
Optimizing Color Mode ...................................................................... 163
Velocity range
Optimizing CW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
Optimizing PW Doppler ..................................................................... 168
Virtual Convex.........................................................................................196
W
wheels....................................................................................................... 64
Width
2D ...................................................................................................... 142
LV Contrast........................................................................................ 236
Worksheet............................................................................................... 353