Measurements and Calculations (SonoSite SII)
General calculations
Volume calculation
WARNING
To avoid incorrect calculations, verify that the patient information, date, and time
To avoid misdiagnosis or harming the patient outcome, start a new patient form
The volume calculation involves three 2D distance measurements: D1, D2, and D3. After all measurements
are saved, the result appears on-screen and in the patient report.
The volume calculation is available in the following exam types: Abdomen, Arterial, Breast, Gynecological,
Musculoskeletal, Nerve, Small Parts, Venous, and Superficial.
To calculate volume
Do the following for each image you need to measure:
1 On a frozen 2D image, tap Calcs.
2 Do the following for each measurement you need to take:
a From the calculations menu, under Volume, select the measurement name.
If Volume is not available in a Gyn exam, select Gyn and then select Volume.
b Using the touchpad or the touchscreen, position the calipers
c Tap Save Calc to save the calculation.
A check mark appears next to the saved measurement.
3 To save a picture of the finished calculation, tap
4 Tap Back to exit the calculation.
Measurement References (SonoSite SII)
The following information was not included in the SonoSite SII system user guide; the revision will be made
in the next update.
General calculations
settings are accurate.
before starting a new patient exam and performing calculations. Starting a new
patient form clears the previous patient's data. The previous patient's data will be
combined with the current patient if the form is not first cleared.
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