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- Page 1 GE Healthcare Portascan Ultrasound Scanner Users’ Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Explanation of Symbols ..........Important Information . -
Page 3: Explanation Of Symbols
Explanation of Symbols Refer to Instructions Class II Type BF Conforms to European Community Directive 93/42/EEC External Supply, centre positive ON / OFF Keypad Menu Sagittal Scan Brightness Control Printer Display Zoom IN & OUT Freeze / Scan... -
Page 4: Important Information
Caution: United States Federal law restricts this device to use by or on the order of the Physician. The Portascan should be used only by individuals who have been trained and authorised by their physician. All operators should read this Operator's Manual. Do not attempt to operate the Portascan until all instructions and procedures in this manual have been read and thoroughly understood. -
Page 5: Cautions
Cautions Ultrasound coupling gel Use an ultrasound coupling gel to prepare the probe for an exam. Certain ultrasound gels may be toxic to human reproductive cells. It is recommended that you check with the product's manufacturer to determine appropriate use. Agents and procedures that may damage the probes. -
Page 6: Installation - Printer Set Up
Installation - Printer Set Up Access to the inner compartment is gained by pressing the catch situated on the front of the case (see fig 1). Lift the lid until it stays in the upright position. fig 1 Installation of the the Thermal Paper To install the paper roll in the printer: 1. -
Page 7: Battery Installation
Battery Installation Connecting the Probe Insert the probe plug into the socket mounted on the right hand side of the probe well (see fig 4). Push the connector home and turn the ring clockwise to lock. To remove, reverse the above actions. fig 4 Probe Storage To store the probe, position the probe into the cradle provided on the left side... -
Page 8: Operating The Bladder Scanner
Operating the Bladder Scanner Turn the scanner on by pressing the ON / OFF button ( fig 8 ). Assuming that the training video is not shown it will take roughly 20 seconds before the unit is ready for operation. fig 8 To perform an estimated reading: 1. - Page 9 Operating the Bladder Scanner When the Scan button is pressed the displayed picture is frozen and the bladder outlined by a dashed line (fig 13). The bladder volume is calculated based on the shape of the bladder within this area. In some cases the displayed bladder outline may not correspond with what would be expected.
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Page 10: Printing
Printing The Portascan incorporates a 2-inch thermal printer. If the Print button (fig 14) is pressed after a scan has been completed then the volume is printed out together with the date/time. Additionally the scanned image, with optionally the bladder outline, can also be printed dependent on the print options specified. -
Page 11: Storing Images
Storing Images Up to 20 images can be stored to non-volatile memory. To store the currently displayed image: 1. Press the Shift button to activate the on-screen menu display. 2. Then press the Brightness key once so that the Save image menu item is highlighted. -
Page 12: Setting The Date And Time
Setting Date / Time Male / Female Bladders In the female, the bladder lies in front of and below the uterus. This can cause an error recognising the organ if a small residual is present allowing the bladder to be confused with the vagina. A sagittal view of the selected bladder will confirm the correct organ as the vagina/uterus will appear circular in the transverse scan, and tube like in the in the sagittal scan. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Brightness
Adjusting the Brightness The LCD screen has two different Brightness levels. The brightness is adjusted in a cyclic fashion by repeatedly pressing the Brightness button (fig 19). The brightness should be set to the minimum level in which the displayed image is clearly visible. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Switch off the mains and remove the battery ready for fig 20 use. Use only the battery charger recommended for use with the Portascan. For a replacement contact your local supplier or the manufacturer. Parts and Accessories: Quantity Part No. -
Page 15: General Probe Cleaning
General Probe Cleaning Cleaning the probe is done by first removing the ultrasound coupling gel with a soft tissue and then gently wipe the probe dry using a new tissue or dry cloth. If the probe is very dirty one can do the following: Scrub the probe with your hands with water or with water and mild detergent. -
Page 16: Handling And Care
Check the ventilation fan, at the rear of the scanner, for proper operation. Safety and Performance Summary The Portascan computes the volume of the bladder based upon the area of the on-screen cross sectional area of the bladder. Be sure to hold the Probe motionless during scans. -
Page 17: Warnings And Precautions
Warnings and Precautions To avoid the risk of explosion the equipment must not be operated in the presence of flammable anaesthetics. To avoid the risk of shock do not open the equipment. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Be careful not to place the patient in contact with the ultrasound equipment or other devices. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
LCD screen. If the battery icon is not darkened, replace the battery with a freshly charged one to see if that solves the problem. Safe Mode Message If the Portascan comes up in 'safe mode' allow the scanner to shut down itself and then press the start button to start it up again. -
Page 19: Avoiding Or Identifying And Resolving
An indication of adverse electromagnetic effects from the Portascan on another electronic devise would be a degradation of performance in that other device when the Portascan is operated simultaneously. If such interference is suspected, separate the two devices as much as possible, or discontinue simultaneous operation if practical, and contact Mediwatch (UK) Limited . -
Page 20: Warranty
1 (one) year from the date of purchase from Mediwatch (UK) Ltd. This guarantee is given only to the original purchaser of the Portascan. Battery Packs are guaranteed for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase from Mediwatch (UK) Ltd. -
Page 21: Technical Information
Technical Specifications of the Scanner Connections: 10-13,5V dc Power input: Connects instrument to operating power Power consumption: 12VA Scanning method: Mechanical Sector Display modes: B-mode Probe frequency: 3.5/5.0MHz Max image depth: 20 cm Scan convertor: Full digital, 512 x 512 x8 Bladder Volume: 0 to 1500 ml Accuracy:... - Page 22 Technical Specifications of the Scanner Note: The use of ACCESSORY equipment not complying with the equivalent safety requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level of safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice shall include: Use of the accessory in the PATIENT VICINITY Evidence that the safety certification of the ACCESSORY has been performed in accordance to the appropriate IEC 60601-1/IEC950 and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonised...
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Page 23: Acoustic Output Information
Acoustic Output information Acoustic Output information for the 3.5/5.0 MHz Mechanical sector (ref IEC1157) Mode Parameter O MAX (MPa) (mW.cm2) spta System settings Frequency mode 5.0HMz Focus Point Scan angle Min. scan angle Scan depth Min. scan depth (mm) 53.8 (_I_) (mm) (_II_) - Page 24 General Electric for technology, services and productivity solutions. So no matter what challenges your healthcare system faces – you can always count on GE to help deliver the highest quality services and support. For details, please contact your GE Service Sales Team.
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