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5. Tap Ye s on the touch screen to continue. Tap No to cancel and acquire the images again.
6. You can perform diagnosis by optimizing images.
Tips!
To Obtain Superior STIC Volume Data
X
Volume Angle: If the size of the fetal heart is small, use a smaller Volume Angle.
X
ROI Position: Adjust the scan position so that the center of the Volume Angle and the fetal heart
are aligned properly.
X
ROI Box: Adjust the size of the volume box so that it nearly fits the size of the fetal heart.
Volume Angle
Set the scan angle. Select a value between 10 and 60 by using the dial-button.
Scan Time
Set the image acquisition time. Use the dial-button to select between 7 and 15 seconds.
Trimester
Set the pregnancy trimester. Use the dial-button to select 1
st
, 2
nd
, or 3
rd
.
Tips!
Trimester
If 1
st
-3
rd
are selected, the recommended scan time and STIC angle are automatically set for the
specified trimester. Please see the following table:
Trimester 1
st
2
nd
3
rd
Scan Time 10 seconds 12 seconds 15 seconds
Volume Angle 20˚ 25˚ 30˚
If a scan time and Volume Angle other than those in the above table are set, the trimester is
displayed as User Set.
NOTE: For information on other usage, please refer to “3D Stand By” section.
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