Sizing Tools; Image Depth; Image Gain - Bard Site-Rite 6 Instructions For Use Manual

5.3

Sizing Tools

Gridlines can be viewed over the ultrasound image to provide an effective tool to estimate
vessel diameter.
• Press the Depth Marker button (/:\) to toggle the image gridlines on and off.
Catheter size icons are displayed in proportion to the vessel image at a selected depth. These icons
assist clinicians in determining the appropriate catheter size for the vessel being imaged.
• Press the F9 key to toggle the catheter size chart on and off.
5.4

Image Depth

The Site~Rite* 6 Ultrasound System image depth may be changed to image structures at different
depths. Adjusting the depth also adjusts the focus of the ultrasound. Adjusting the depth to place the
structure of interest at the appropriate focus will improve the ultrasound image.
• Press the Depth button (cm) to select the image depth with the focal depth closest to that of the
target structure.
5.5

Image Gain

The image gain can be adjusted to amplify the signal returned to the ultrasound scanner.
Adjusting the gain effects the entire image. Increasing gain will amplify the signal from the target struc-
ture along with non-targeted structures.
• Press the Gain buttons
targeted structure.
Image Depth Setting
1.5 cm
3.0 cm
4.5 cm
6.0 cm
to select the gain that provides the best ultrasound image for the
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Instructions For Use
Focal Depth
0.6 cm
1.5 cm
3.0 cm
5.0 cm
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