Special Imaging Modes
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z Select [Return to Capture] in the menu.
6 To exit iScape in the iScape capture mode:
z Press the [Esc] key; or
z Press the [B] key; or
z Press the user-defined iScape panoramic imaging key.
11.2.3 Review the Extended Image
After completing the image capture, you can piece images together and then enter the iScape
review mode.
îš„ Rotate extended image
In the iScape review mode, click [Rotation] in the menu to rotate the extended image
clockwise or counterclockwise.
îš„ Magnify extended image
In the iScape review mode,
1 Press the [Zoom] key to enter the zoom status.
2 Rotate the [Multifunction] knob to change the magnification.
3 Roll the trackball to change position of the magnified image.
4 Press the [Zoom] key again to exit the zoom mode.
îš„ Set parameters
In the iScape review mode, using the soft menu controls to select the soft menu items, you can
set Actual Size and Fit Size.
îš„ Other
In the iScape review mode, you can perform measurements, add body marks or comments.
îš„ Evaluate image quality
Many variables may affect the overall image quality. It is important to evaluate the image
content and quality before an image is used for diagnosis or measurements.
NOTE:
iScape panoramic imaging is intended for well-trained ultrasound operators or
physicians. The operator must recognize image artifacts that will produce a
sub-optimal or unreliable image.
The following artifacts may produce a sub-optimal image. If the image quality cannot satisfy
the following criteria, you shall delete the image and capture it again.
z
The Image must be continuous (no part of an image moves suddenly or
disappears.)
z No shadow or absent signal along the scan plane.
z Clear profile of anatomy through the entire scan plane without distortion.
z Skin line is continuous.
z The images are captured from the same plane.
z There is no large black area in the image.