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Contrast Agent Imaging - ACUSON SC2000

Quick Reference Card explaining Contrast Agent Imaging on the ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System, Release 5.0

SIEMENS Review ONy 4 of 4 Playback 18% 10% 1/79 Page Up/Down Go to ES :::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::: : : sonic 100 BAJOUND Quick Reference Card Contrast Agent Imaging ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System, Release 5.0 SIEMENS Healthineers siemens.com/SC2000 Contrast Agent Imaging 1. Obtain optimal 2D window TIP Optimization of 2D window for contrast imaging: Obtain an on-axis, non-foreshortened view for function and wall motion evaluation. • Adjust patient positioning. • Have patient inhale, exhale, hold breath if possible. Have patient perform respiratory maneuvers • to obtain optimal scanning window. Adjust transducer angle to to evaluate apical thrombus/aneurysm in off-axis views. • 2. Adjust settings for contrast imaging BEFORE injecting contrast. a. Use MultiHz key or Image control to activate Left Ventricular Opacification (LVO) settings. b. Output Tx Power Power should be ≤ 0.2 decibels. c. Adjust TGC’s so they are higher in the near field and lower in the far field. TTTTTTHE d. Adjust Field of View (2D FOV) and Depth ensuring the imaging sector contains only , the structure(s) of interest. TIP A user-defined preset can be created for improved ease of use and efficiency. 3. Upon injection of contrast agent, immediately press Clip Store to capture filling of the right ventricle. a. When attenuation prevents adequate capture of the right ventricle, proceed to imaging the left ventricle. 4. Freeze the image; allow attenuation to subside and contrast to completely fill the left ventricle. a. Apply this method every time additional contrast is injected. b. If attenuation persists, reduce the infusion rate. c. If swirling of contrast occurs (usually in the apex), slowly inject more contrast. 5. Activating Color Doppler over ventricular walls, breaks down contrast for better myocardial visualization. 6. Adjust Gain and Dynamic Range DMR as needed to decrease background noise. 2 | siemens.com/SC2000 Contrast Agent Imaging 7. For additional contrast brightness, increase the Output Power Tx Power in very small increments. TIP Personnel injecting contrast must be properly trained on infusion techniques. Refer to manufacturer guidelines for administration techniques of different contrast agents. Siemens Healthineers offers three shared service cardiovascular products: ACUSON P500, ACUSON S Family and ACUSON X700 ultrasound systems. The ACUSON SC2000 PRIME is the only dedicated premium cardiovascular ultrasound offering in Siemens Healthineers cardiology segment. ACUSON SC2000 is a trademark of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Legal Manufacturer Siemens Healthcare GmbH Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Henkestr. 127 Ultrasound 91052 Erlangen 685 East Middlefield Road Germany Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone: +49 9131 84 0 USA siemens.com/healthineers Phone: +1-888-826-9702 siemens.com/ultrasound 4471 0817 online | © Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 2017

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  • acuson sc2000
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