Siemens SONOLINE G50 User manual

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 10011770 REV 01
SONOLINE G50 Ultrasound Imaging System
[1] Instructions for Use

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SONOLINE G50
Ultrasound Imaging System
[1] Instructions for Use
Software Versions 1 and 2
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Ultrasound Division
P.O. Box 7002
22010 S.E. 51st Street
Issaquah, WA 98029-7298
U.S.A.
[phone]
CE Declaration
The 115V and 230V versions of this product are provided with a CE marking
in accordance with the regulations stated in Council Directive 93/42/EEC of
June 14, 1993 concerning Medical Devices. Siemens Medical Solutions
USA, Inc., is certified by notified body 0123 to Annex II.3 – Full Quality
System.
Authorized EC Representative:
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Medical Solutions
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D-91052 Erlangen
Germany
©2002-2004 Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
April 2004
Manuals distributed from the Federal Republic of Germany or Japan are printed in the
Federal Republic of Germany.
Manuals distributed from the United States of America are printed in the
United States of America.
SONOLINE G50, SONOLINE G60 S, Axius, DTI, fourSight, 3-Scape, SieScape, MultiHertz,
DIMAQ, microCase, ErgoDynamic, SynAps, QuickSet, SuppleFlex, Crescendo, and Evolve
Package are trademarks of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Windows, CIDEX, CIDEX Plus, CIDEX OPA, Milton, Virkon, and Gigasept FF are registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Siemens reserves the right to change system specifications at any time.

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About This Manual
The Instructions for Use consists of two volumes:
 [1] Instructions for Use
The [1] Instructions for Use includes both a general overview and a
technical description of the ultrasound imaging system. This manual
contains detailed information on the safety and care of the ultrasound
system and its transducers. A chapter is dedicated to the description of
all system controls. The [1] Instructions for Use also includes the
procedures for system setup and beginning an exam.
 [2] Instructions for Use
The [2] Instructions for Use includes procedures for acquiring and
optimizing images. This manual provides procedures for general and
exam-specific measurements and calculations.
The System Reference provides reference information for the ultrasound
imaging system.

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Conventions
Conventions used throughout this manual are listed below. Take a moment
to familiarize yourself with these conventions.
Cross-References
This manual provides you information by topic. When additional information
exists within this or other manuals, a reference graphic and the name of the
book is provided in the right column. If the information exists within the
chapter, a cross-reference to the page number is listed. Otherwise,
information is referenced by chapter number.
System Presets
You can use the options and settings available in the system presets menu
to set up the ultrasound system with your preferences. Presets define the
configuration of the system software whenever you power on the system.
A complete listing of system presets is located in the System Reference.
Whenever a system preset is discussed in other chapters or in the User and
Reference Manuals, a graphic is provided in the right column.
The graphic identifies a preset option or setting in the system presets menu
that is available for you to customize your ultrasound system. The name of
the category on the menu containing the system preset is listed for your
convenience.
[1] Instructions for Use
Screen Saver Ch 1
Intended Use Ch 1
[2] Instructions for Use
Imaging Options Ch A1
System Reference
Accessories
and Options Ch 2
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F4
Default Settings
ŹAutomatic Freeze
Response

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
WARNING: Warnings are intended to alert you to the importance of following
the correct operating procedures where risk of injury to the patient or system
user exists.
Caution: Cautions are intended to alert you to the importance of following
correct operating procedures to prevent the risk of damage to the system.
Note: Notes contain information concerning the proper use of the system and/or correct
execution of a procedure.
Control Panel Keys, Controls, and LCD Selections
Keys and controls located on the control panel are identified by uppercase,
boldface type.
Example: Rotate the ZOOM control.
Function keys located on the keyboard are identified by the number of the
function key.
Example: Press the F4 key.
LCD keys are indicated by a (|)symbol with the name of the selection in
boldface type.
Example: Press |Next to access the second page of LCD selections.

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Selection of On-Screen Objects
The SET key on the control panel functions as a point-and-select device
(similar to a computer mouse) when used with the trackball. To select an
on-screen object such as a button or a Tsymbol, roll the trackball to
position the pointer (cursor) on the object and then press the SET key on
the control panel.
In this manual, the term "select" or "click" describe the trackball and SET key
action required to select an on-screen object. In the example below, phrases
A, B, C, and D are equivalent actions.
A. Roll the trackball to the Search button and then press the SET key.
B. Select the Search button.
C. Click the Search button.
D. Click Search.
Special Terms and Menu Options
Special terms are indicated in boldface italics and are accompanied by a brief
description on their first use in the manual.
Example: Provides on-screen anatomical graphics of
pictograms that
indicate the anatomy under evaluation.
Within a procedure, options in the system presets are identified in text as
boldface type.
Example: Highlight the Keyboard – Annotation option.

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Table of Contents
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Chapter Title Chapter Description
Chapter 1
Introduction
General overview of the diagnostic ultrasound imaging system,
including system options, features, and design.
Chapter 2
Safety and Care
Detailed information on system safety and how to care for and
maintain the system, transducers, and transducer accessories.
Chapter 3
System Controls
Explanation of all controls and keys on the control panel, including
the LCD, alphanumeric keyboard, and optional footswitch.
Chapter 4
System Setup
Detailed descriptions of how to transport, set up, and prepare the
system for use, including transducer connection and system
startup procedures.
Chapter 5
Beginning an Examination
Information on starting an examination, including instructions for
entering and editing patient data and selecting an exam type, imaging
mode, and transducer.
Chapter 6
Technical Description
Technical description of the ultrasound system.
Note: Not all features and options described in this publication are available to all users.
Please check with your Siemens representative to determine the current availability of
features and options.

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1 Introduction
System Overview ............................................................................................... 3
Configurations ............................................................................................... 4
Language Formats.................................................................................. 4
Transducers............................................................................................ 4
Intended Use....................................................................................................... 5
Operating Modes................................................................................................ 6
Image Screen Layout ......................................................................................... 7
Screen Saver ................................................................................................. 7
Documentation and Storage Devices............................................................... 9
Measurements and Reports ............................................................................ 10
User-Defined System Settings........................................................................ 11
QuickSets .................................................................................................... 11

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System Overview
The SONOLINE G60 S™ system and the SONOLINE G50™ system are
portable, all-digital, diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems for multi-specialty
and a variety of specialty and general applications. In addition to 2D-mode
and M-mode imaging, the systems provide pulsed wave spectral Doppler,
steerable continuous wave spectral Doppler1, auxiliary CW spectral
Doppler2, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, and directional Power Doppler
imaging.
The system utilizes advanced imaging processing and transducer
technology. The operating system is based on Windows® technology.
Portable system design and the user interface with its home base control
panel design maximize user comfort and productivity. The operation
functions of the system are packaged in a compact, mobile platform.
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Example of the ultrasound system, overview.
1 User-adjustable monitor
with two forward-facing
audio speakers
2 Back-lit, adjustable control
panel with LCD panel
3 Power (partial) on/off (
/
)
switch
4 Retractable alphanumeric
keyboard
5 Video and color printer bay
6 Transducer ports
7 Swivel wheel with brake
8 Transducer holders
9 Compact disk (CD) drive
10 Magneto-optical (MO)
disk drive
1 Available with the SONOLINE G60 S system; requires the Cardiac Imaging option for the
SONOLINE G50 system
2Available for the SONOLINE G60 S system only
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Technical
Description Ch 6
Software/Hardware
Options Ch 6