ACUSON NX3™ Series Ultrasound System, Transducers

Transducers               ACUSON NX3 Series Ultrasound Systems Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Recognize transducer managment options Discuss transducers Demonstrate connecting a transducer Outline transducer care and cleaning There are 3 areas for transducer and / or cable management: Transducer holders on either side of the system with exterior hooks A large cable hanger on the underside of the control pane Cable hooks on the peripheral storage area and above the transducer ports on the front of the system   Next we will demonstrate the steps to connect a transducer. In the unlocked position, insert the transducer into the port located on the front of the system Turn the lock clockwise until it locks into place Next let’s discuss some transducer care and cleaning. Observing the specified immersion levels indicated for each transducer type helps avoid damage Transducers meet Ingress Protection level IPX8 and are indicated by the presence of the “IPX8” symbol on the connector of the transducer Immersion levels   To clean a transducer: Disconnect the transducer from the system Remove any gel or particles remaining on the transducer with water or an approved pre-cleaner or low-level disinfectant Carefully wipe the entire transducer Use a clean cloth to dry the transducer   To disinfect or high-level disinfect a transducer: Disconnect the transducer Thoroughly clean, rinse, and dry the transducer Keep the connector dry during immersion Carefully follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions Use a clean cloth to dry the transducer once disinfection is complete In this sumary, these are the topics that have been covered:   We covered various transducer management options and discused transducers We demonstrated how to connect, care for, and clean transducers Thank you! The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. ACUSON Sequoia is a trademark of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.   Copyright © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019  Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only!   For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training.  The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. The information in this material contains general technical descriptions of specifications and options as well as standard and optional features that do not always have to be present in individual cases.   Certain products, product related claims or functionalities described in the material (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information.   Frequency bandwidth 2.0-7.0 MHz Maximum display depth: 300 mm Intended applications: Obstetrics, Pelvic Floor, Gynecology, Abdomen, Echo Frequency bandwidth 3.1-8.8 MHz Maximum display depth: 140 mm Intended applications: Cerebrovascular, Neonatal head, Pediatrics, Echo Frequency bandwidth 1.4-5.0 MHz Maximum display depth: 300 mm Intended applications: Abdomen, Pelvis, Renal, Obstretics, Early Obstetrics Curved Phased Endocavity CH5-2 C8-5* C8-F3   P4-2* P8-4   EC9-4* EC10-5sw*   Linear   Continuous Wave   VF10-5, VF12-4*, VF13-5sp*, VF16-5   CW2, CW5   * ACUSON NX3 Elite system only Frequency bandwidth 3.7 - 13.1 MHz Maximum display depth: 100 mm Intended applications: Breast, Vascular, Testicle, Thyroid, Orthopedics, Venous Frequency bandwidth 4.0 - 12.0 MHz Maximum display depth: 160 mm Intended applications: Breast, Vascular, MSK, Orthopedics, Small Parts, Testicle, Thyroid, Venous Frequency bandwidth 4.3 - 13.0 MHz Maximum display depth: 60 mm Intended applications: Breast, Cerebrovascular, MSK, Penile, Testicle, Thyroid, Venous Frequency bandwidth 5.0 - 16.0 MHz Maximum display depth: 60 mm Intended applications: Breast, Cerebrovascular, MSK, Penile, Testicle, Thyroid Frequency bandwidth 3.3 - 10.3 MHz Number of elements 128 Maximum field of view 126o Intended applications: Obstetrics, Early Obstetrics, Gynecology, Prostate   Frequency bandwidth 4.0 - 10.0 MHz Number of elements 192 Maximum field of view 220o Intended applications: Obstetrics, Early Obstetrics, Gynecology, Prostate Frequency bandwidth 1.3 - 4.4 MHz Maximum display depth: 300 mm Intended applications: Obstetrics, Abdomen, Cardiac Frequency bandwidth 4.0 - 8.0 MHz Maximum display depth: 140 mm Intended applications: Cerebrovascular, Neonatal Head, Pediatric Abdomen, Pediatric Echo   Frequency bandwidth 5.0 MHz Number of elements 2 Diameter 11 mm Intended applications: Cerebrovascular Pediatric Echo Frequency bandwidth 2.0 MHz Number of elements 2 Diameter 17 mm Intended applications: Adult Echo Pediatric Echo There are some differences in transducer compatibility between the ACUSON NX3 and the ACUSON NX3 Elite.  Next we will discuss the transducers available on the ACUSON NX3 system and ACUSON NX3 Elite. Four universal transducer ports Auxililary CW or continuous wave port Aux 1 port and ECG connector ► ► ► ► ⇒ ⇒ Complete the self verification section below to verify that you have performed the appropriate tasks. When caring for and cleaning transducers DO NOT:    Sterilize using hot steam, cold gas, or Ethylene Oxide (EEO) methods Spray cleaner direction onto the transducer Immerse the transducer for more than 1 hour Use abrasive cleaning agents Drop, cut, puncture, or knock against other objects