GE Vivid 7 User Manual
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Table of Contents Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manualxi FC092326-03 Biopsy......................................................................................... 375 Precaution concerning the use of biopsy procedures ....... 375 Preparing the Biopsy guide attachment ............................ 376 Displaying the Guide zone ................................................ 379 Biopsy needle path verification ......................................... 380 Starting the biopsy procedure ........................................... 380 Cleaning, disinfection and disposal .................................. 380 Chapter 11 Peripherals Introduction................................................................................ 382 VCR operation............................................................................ 384 VCR Overview .................................................................. 384 Using VCR ........................................................................ 385 Printing ....................................................................................... 388 To print an image .............................................................. 388 Specifications for peripherals .................................................. 389 Chapter 12 Presets and System setup Introduction................................................................................ 392 Starting the Configuration package......................................... 395 To open the Configuration package.................................. 395 Overview..................................................................................... 396 Imaging ....................................................................................... 397 The Global setup sheet..................................................... 397 Application ........................................................................ 400 Application menu .............................................................. 404 Measure ...................................................................................... 406 Configuration of the Measurement menu ......................... 409 Report ......................................................................................... 414 The Report templates sheet ............................................. 415 The diagnostic codes sheet .............................................. 418 The Comment texts sheet................................................. 420 Connectivity ............................................................................... 423 Dataflow ............................................................................ 424
Table of Contents xiiVivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual FC092326-03 Additional outputs .............................................................. 432 Tools.................................................................................. 435 Formats ............................................................................. 437 TCP/IP ............................................................................... 442 System ........................................................................................ 443 The system settings .......................................................... 443 About ........................................................................................... 447 Administration ............................................................................ 448 Users ................................................................................. 449 Logon ................................................................................ 452 Chapter 13 User maintenance System Care and Maintenance ................................................. 454 Inspecting the system........................................................ 454 Cleaning the unit ............................................................... 455 Air filter .............................................................................. 455 Prevention of static electricity interference ........................ 457 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 458 System malfunction ........................................................... 458 Chapter 14 Safety Introduction ................................................................................ 463 Owner responsibility.................................................................. 464 Important safety considerations............................................... 465 Notice against user modification ....................................... 465 Regulatory information.............................................................. 466 Standards used ................................................................. 466 Device labels .............................................................................. 468 Acoustic output .......................................................................... 471 Definition of the acoustic output parameters ..................... 471 Acoustic output and display on the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ... 472 ALARA............................................................................... 473 Safety statement ............................................................... 473 System controls affecting acoustic output ......................... 473
Table of Contents Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manualxiii FC092326-03 Patient safety ............................................................................. 476 Patient identification.......................................................... 476 Diagnostic information ...................................................... 476 Mechanical hazards .......................................................... 476 Personnel and equipment safety ............................................. 478 Explosion hazard .............................................................. 478 Implosion hazard .............................................................. 478 Electrical hazard ............................................................... 478 Moving hazard .................................................................. 479 Biological hazard .............................................................. 479 Pacemaker hazard............................................................ 480 Electrical safety ......................................................................... 481 Device classifications........................................................ 481 Internally connected peripheral devices ........................... 481 External Connection of other peripheral devices .............. 481 Allergic reactions to latex-containing medical devices ......... 482 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ..................................... 483 Environmental protection ......................................................... 485 System disposal................................................................ 485 Appendix Product description................................................................... 488 System Architecture.......................................................... 488 Ergonomics ....................................................................... 489 Display Annotations .......................................................... 490 Tissue Imaging ................................................................. 490 Color Doppler.................................................................... 492 Spectral Doppler ............................................................... 494 Strain rate/Strain imaging (option, Vivid 7 only)................ 496 Physiological Traces ......................................................... 496 Analysis Program.............................................................. 496 User Interface ................................................................... 497 Wideband probes.............................................................. 497 Image Management .......................................................... 498 Advanced Options ........................................................... 499 EchoPAC PC .................................................................... 500 Peripherals (options)......................................................... 502 Physical Dimensions......................................................... 502 Cart ................................................................................... 502
Table of Contents xivVivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual FC092326-03 Electrical Specifications..................................................... 503 Safety ................................................................................ 503 Probe/Application overview ...................................................... 504 Index
Introduction Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual1 FC092326-03 Introduction The Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit is a high performance digital ultrasound imaging system. The system provides image generation in 2D (B) Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler (Angio), M-Mode, Color M-Mode, PW and CW Doppler spectra, Tissue Velocity imaging and Contrast applications. The fully digital architecture of the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO unit allows optimal usage of all scanning modes and probe types, throughout the full spectrum of operating frequencies. Attention Read and understand all instructions in the Users Manual before attempting to use the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit. Keep the manual with the equipment at all time. Periodically review the procedures for operation and safety precautions. Safety All information in Chapter 14, ’Safety’ on page 461, should be read and understood before operating the Vivid 7/ Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit. Interference caution Devices not to be used near this equipment: Devices which intrinsically transmit radio waves such as cellular phones, radio transceivers, mobile radio transmitters, CAUTIONFor USA only: United States law restricts this device to sale or use by, or on the order of a physician. CAUTIONUse of devices that transmit radio waves near the unit could cause it to malfunction.
Introduction 2Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual FC092326-03 radio-controlled toys, and so on, should not be operated near the unit. Medical staff in charge of the unit are required to instruct technicians, patients, and other people who may be around the unit, to fully comply with the above recommendations. Indications for use The Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit is intended for the following applications: • Abdominal • Cardiac • Small Organ • Pediatric • Fetal • Transesophageal • Transrectal • Peripheral Vascular • Neonatal • Adult Cephalic Contraindications The Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit is not intended for ophthalmic use or any use causing the acoustic beam to pass through the eye.
Introduction Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual3 FC092326-03 Manual contents The Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO Users Manual is organized to provide the information needed to start scanning immediately. If not otherwise specified, the functions described in this manual are common to both systems. Contents: Introductor y infor mation Introduction, provides the following information: • General overview of the user manual • Conventions used in the book • Contact information Getting started Chapter 1, ’Getting started’ on page 9 describes the following: • ’Preparing the unit for use’ on page 11 • ’System description’ on page 26 • ’Starting an examination’ on page 49 Scanning and related operations Chapter 2, ’Basic scanning operations’ on page 55 describes the following: • ’Assignable keys and Soft Menu Rocker’ on page 57 • ’Cineloop operation’ on page 62 • ’Annotations’ on page 82 • ’Zoom’ on page 70 • ’Physiological traces’ on page 73 Chapter 3, ’Scanning Modes’ on page 89, describes the basic scan modes and the related controls. Chapter 4, ’Stress Echo’ on page 147, describes: CAUTIONThe safety instruction must be reviewed before operation of the unit.
Introduction 4Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual FC092326-03 • Stress Echo application Chapter 5, ’Contrast Imaging’ on page 185, describes the acquisition applications related to Contrast imaging: • ’Left Ventricular Contrast Imaging’ on page 188 • ’Myocardial Contrast Imaging’ on page 194 • ’Real-Time Myocardial Contrast Imaging’ on page 202 Chapter 6, ’Cardiac Measurement and Analysis’ on page 209, describes the common conventions and functionality used for taking cardiac measurements. Chapter 7, ’Quantitative Analysis’ on page 233, describes the analysis tools for quantification of TVI and Contrast related raw data. Chapter 8, ’Archiving’ on page 269, describes the following: • ’Storing images and cineloops’ on page 271 • ’Retrieving and editing archived information’ on page 279 Chapter 9, ’Report’ on page 335, describes report generation based on the examination performed and the analysis that were made during the examination Additional Infor mation Chapter 10, ’Probes’ on page 355, describes the probes supported by the unit and care and maintenance. Chapter 11, ’Peripherals’ on page 381, describes the VCR and video printers operation. Chapter 12, ’Presets and System setup’ on page 391, describes the configuration management package of the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit, enabling the user to customize the global configuration for the unit and the application-specific settings. Chapter 13, ’User maintenance’ on page 453, describes the procedure for maintaining the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit. Chapter 14, ’Safety’ on page 461, provides safety instructions that are to be followed upon installation of the unit.
Introduction Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual5 FC092326-03 Finding infor mation 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.
Introduction 6Vivid7/Vivid7 PRO Users Manual FC092326-03 Conventions used in this manual 2-column layout, the right column contains the main text. The left column contains notes, hints and warnings texts. Keys and button, on the control panel are indicated by over and underlined text (ex. 2D refers to the 2D mode key) Bold type, describes button names on the screen. Italic type: describes program windows, screens and dialogue boxes. Icons, highlight safety issues as follow: DANGERIndicates that a specific hazard exists that, given inappropriate conditions or actions, will cause: • Severe or fatal personal injury • Substantial property damage WARNINGIndicates that a specific hazard exists that, given inappropriate conditions or actions, will cause: • Severe personal injury • Substantial property damage CAUTIONIndicates that a potential hazard may exist that, given inappropriate conditions or actions, can cause: • Minor injury • Property damage