FujiFilm SonoSite X-Porte User Manual page 101

X-Porte features Steep Needle Profiling technology, which can facilitate needle guidance during catheter
placement and nerve-block procedures. This technology enhances linear structures within an outlined area
on the screen. Linear structures are best enhanced when perpendicular to the angle guide (Figure 4-3 on
page 4-25).
Figure 4-3 Image with Steep Needle Profiling on. The area within the green trapezoidal outline is the
enhancement area.
For curved array transducers, Steep Needle Profiling technology can help identify the direction of the needle,
although only segments of the needle shaft may show in the image. See Figure 4-4 on page 4-26. Use
movement and fluid injection to help verify the needle-tip location.
Imaging 4-25