Overview Of The Scanning Process - Siemens ACUSON Freestyle User Manual

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Scanning

Overview of the Scanning Process

Scanning is controlled using the Soft Keys, real-time Control Bar, and Rotary knobs.
Basic steps to complete a scan and save it to the Study List:
1.
Press the console power button to turn the system on and allow it to boot up.
2.
To enter a new Patient Name and create a new Patient Study, press the
Key or
/
SETUP
NEW PATIENT STUDY
keyboard to enter the patient Name, ID, etc (see "Creating New Patient Studies" on page
4-5).
3.
Select an Exam Type (see "Study Exam Types" on page 4-6).
4.
Press the
/
SETUP
SCAN
5.
Make sure your probe is connected (either cabled or wirelessly) and turned on. To turn a
probe on for wireless operation, press the probe Plus and Minus keys continuously until
you hear the probe beep.
6.
Make any adjustments using the real-time Control Bar Soft Keys.
7.
Press the
key to freeze an image.
Freeze
8.
Press
Save
to save frames or clips.
9.
If desired, press the
page 5-16).
10. Press the
Soft Key to view saved frames or loops.
VIEW
11.
To export studies to an external drive or system, see "Exporting Patient Studies" on page
4-11.
12. To view a list of completed studies press
page 4-9).
5-8
, then use the on-screen keyboard or an external
Soft Key to go to scanning mode and start imaging.
Soft Key to make measurements (see "Measurements" on
MEASURE
SETUP
PATIENT
/
(see "The Study List" on
STUDY LIST
Soft
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