ACUSON Redwood™ Ultrasound System Contrast Imaging

ACUSON Redwood ultrasound system Contrast Imaging Quick Reference Card siemens-healthineers.com/redwood Step 1 – Activate the contrast software • Select an appropriate contrast compatible transducer and exam • Press the Contrast key on the control panel Contrast Step 2 – Set Imaging Parameters view 2D- Contrast Contrast Only 2D Only Agent Type LOW MI • Select the desired image layout1 and format (Fig. 1) 2D Only Fig. 1: Contrast display options1 Low MI Mid MI - Contrast Only - 2D + Contrast Fig. 2: Agent Type selection - • Select Agent Type1 (Fig. 2) options1 Tip: Low MI contrast agents include Lumason / SonoVue, Definity 15 30 145 60 90 150 and Optison. Sonazoid is considered a Mid MI contrast agent 300 • Ensure the desired clip capture length and type (time or beats2) is selected or select an alternate Fig. 3: Time options length from the available options (Fig. 3, Fig. 4) 3 10 N Tip: Prior to saving any contrast clips and/or altering the clip length setting, ensure that the PACS server can accommodate 20 30 60 the selected clip size Fig. 4: Beat options2 1 Selection only available during general (non-cardiac) contrast applications 2 Beats option is only available with cardiac applications SIEMENS Healthineers HOOD05162003044857 14-Oct-19 Step 3 – Flash Sequence configuration Step 5 – The Exam Timer • • If required, configure the steps for the Start the Timer at the conclusion of the Configure Flash Flash Sequence3 (bubble destruction) Sequence contrast agent and saline flush injection • Start the Clip Capture at the appearance of • Choose options for (Fig. 5) Step 1 – Burst Time the first bubble on the imaging screen JOC Clip - Step 2 – Contrast Imaging state and duration • Press the Clip Capture key at the termination - Step 3 – End of Sequence state of each clip (as required) to capture additional - clips for the duration of the contrast run Flash Sequence Configuration Exit Step 6 – Optional Controls Burst [ Step 1 ] [ Step 3 ] Burst [ Step 2 ] Contrast Imaging End of Sequence Bubble destruction / Peak Hold Burst Time 3 sec Peak Hold Live Imaging Stay Live Auto Freez • Engage a bubble destruction option Duration to destroy the contrast agent and Flash Sequence 10 sec Flash Sequence reperfuse the ROI during the exam Clip Capture • Engage the Peak Hold3 persistence Peak Hold option to layer contrast agent in the ROI over several imaging frames Step 4 – Contrast Agent and Patient Preparation Tip: A Peak Hold persistence is an excellent tool for use in cases of low contrast agent concentration in the ROI • Prepare the patient for the contrast agent injection (e.g. consent, I.V. insertion, practice breathing, etc.) Measurements – Shadow Calipers • Position the patient comfortably and ensure that the • On a live, frozen or stored dual image3, Caliper area of interest is as close to the transducer face as press the Caliper key on the control panel possible to minimize depth • Select Shadow3 from the touch screen Shadow • Optimize the contrast image (depth, gain, etc.) measurement menu • Prepare the contrast agent as per product guidelines • Measure the right or left image – the calipers will show up on both images simultaneously • To disable the Shadow feature, re-select the 3 Option is not available with cardiac applications Shadow key on the touch screen Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or the training. The Operator’s Manual shall be used as your main reference, in registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. ACUSON Redwood is a trademark of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be SonoVue / Lumason is a trademark of Bracco. part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities Definity is a trademark of Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially Optison is a trademark of GE Healthcare. available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future Sonazoid is a trademark of Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited and GE Healthcare. Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Legal Manufacturer Siemens Healthcare GmbH Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Henkestr. 127 Ultrasound 91052 Erlangen, Germany 22010 S.E. 51st Street Phone: +49 9131 84-0 Issaquah, WA 98029, siemens-healthineers.com USA Phone: 1-888-826-9702 siemens-healthineers.com/ultrasound Published by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · HOOD05162003044857 14-Oct-19 · Order No. A91US-635-1C-4A00 · Printed in Germany · 7873 0220 ©Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 2020