SonoSite Edge II and SonoSite SII User Guide
Supplement
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Document conventions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Imaging ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Choosing a transducer and exam type ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Needle visualization .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Cleaning and disinfecting .............................................................................................................................. 6
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Acoustic output .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Guidelines for reducing MI and TI ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Transducer surface temperature rise ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Acoustic output tables .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Introduction
This user guide supplement provides information on:
The C8x and C35x transducers now compatible with the SonoSite Edge II and SonoSite SII ultrasound
systems
The L25x armored transducer now available with the SonoSite Edge II and SonoSite SII ultrasound
systems
The HFL38xi Ophthalmic exam and armored transducer now available with the SonoSite Edge II and
SonoSite SII ultrasound systems
Document conventions
The document follows these conventions:
A
WARNING
describes precautions necessary to prevent injury or loss of life.
A
Caution
describes precautions necessary to protect the products.
A
Note
provides supplemental information.
Numbered and lettered steps must be performed in a specific order.
Bulleted lists present information in list format but do not imply a sequence.
For a description of labeling symbols that appear on the product, see "Labeling Symbols" in the ultrasound
system user guide.
Introduction
1