Intended Audience - Siemens ACUSON Freestyle User Manual

Intended Audience

The intended audience for the user and reference manuals includes the following users.
User Interaction with Ultrasound Equipment
Sonographer or ■ Acquires diagnostic views of anatomy,
Nurse
■ Performs measurements and analysis of
■ Performs ultrasound-guided procedures
■ Prepares exam data for review and
Physician ■ Acquires diagnostic views of anatomy,
■ Performs measurements and analysis of
■ Performs ultrasound-guided procedures
■ Writes and assembles exam findings in a
System ■ Configures the ultrasound system for use
Administrator and
Customer Service
Engineer
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blood flow, and related pathology
the acquired images
interpretation by a qualified physician
blood flow, and related pathology
the acquired images
report
in a networked environment
Expected Experience and Other Characteristics
■ Ranges from novices (for example
students) to advanced practitioners with
certification in multiple specialties
■ Educated in anatomy, physiology, patient
care, and identification of pathology in
ultrasound images
■ Expert in ultrasound guided procedures
■ Many sonographers and nurses have a
Bachelor's degree in related health care
subjects
■ Medical doctor
■ Expert in diagnostic imaging, including
computed tomography (CT), magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray,
ultrasound, and nuclear medicine
■ Skilled in the interpretation of ultrasound
exam data
■ Expert in ultrasound-guided procedures
■ A System Administrator is an individual
within your organization who is designated
to set up system parameters to connect
the ultrasound system or workstation to
a picture archiving and communication
system (PACS)
■ Customer Service Engineers are
Siemens representatives who configure
the ultrasound system or workstation
during software installation and support
troubleshooting activities
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