Overview Of The Scanning Process; General Information; Basic Steps To Complete A Scanning Session - Siemens ACUSON Cypress Operator's Manual

Scanning
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Overview of the Scanning Process

General Information

Scanning is controlled using the Mode keys, Soft Window knobs, Tools,
slide pots, the Main knob, the
of each of the controls, see "Keyboard Controls" on page 2-3.
Use the Mode keys to switch between modes and between different formats
of the same mode. See the sections in this chapter for specific information
about each scanning mode.

Basic Steps to Complete a Scanning Session

If you are not using the Siemens Cypress cart, place the Cypress system on
1.
a stable, level surface.
Connect the power cord.
2.
Connect the transducer (and
3.
Turn the Cypress system
4.
Never turn the Cypress system
Press the
PATIENT
5.
a previous study from the patient directory.
Scan the patient and use the system controls to optimize the image.
6.
Use the Mode keys to activate the scanning modes.
7.
Use the key to freeze the image and activate the scrolling memory.
FREEZE
8.
Press the
Q SAVE
9.
To perform calculations, press the
10.
To view saved loops, press the
11.
Press the key to exit any screen and return to the
2D
12.
Transfer the study to an
13.
To scan another patient, press the
14.
patient from the directory, or add a new patient (see "Adding a New Patient"
on page 4-9).
When finished scanning, press the
15.
select the Shutdown tab.
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FREEZE
cable for Cardiac studies).
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and allow it to complete the boot-up sequence.
ON
until boot-up is complete.
OFF
function key to add a new patient, or select a patient with
or • key to save frames or loops.
SAVE
CALC
key. To exit View, press a Mode key.
VIEW
disk or to a network server.
MO
PATIENT
PATIENT
> keys. For a description
ENTER
key.
screen.
2D
function key and select another
or function key and
SETUP
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