prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide V3.0 Nov 2019

Table of contents

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General instructions –

ALOKA F75 components

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Moving and unpacking the unit

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Cleaning the unit

Getting started –

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Basic setup and shutdown

Creating a patient file

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OPTION 1: Manual entry

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OPTION 2: Import from server

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Changing scopes between cases

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Basic image controls –

B Mode image brightness

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Depth, frequency, contrast and focus

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Doppler modes

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Measurements and comments

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Storing files on ALOKA hard drive

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Storing images

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Storing video clips

Searching and copying files –

Searching for files on drives

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Copying files to USB

Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide ALOKA F75 components 1

Monitor

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Touchscreen

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Operation panel

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Main body

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Moving and unpacking the unit

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The ALOKA F75 should be packed down when moving, to avoid damage to its components. To unpack: 5

Lock front wheels by pressing down on front outer pedal

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The console (operation panel, touchscreen and monitor) can be raised by holding down the front centre pedal, and pulling up with the console handle

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To adjust the position of the console, hold the lever inside the console handle

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Unlock the monitor’s handle from the groove above the touchscreen by pushing down on the teeth

Cleaning the unit Use a lint-free cloth dampened with water to clean the touchscreen and monitor. DO NOT use detergent or alcohol. All other parts of the ALOKA F75 can be wiped down as per normal decontamination procedures.

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Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Getting Started – basic setup and shutdown

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Press PROBE PRESET

Attach EUS Connector Cable to the scope and to port, located on the front side of the main body

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Select the desired probe and preset on the touchscreen (both should be yellow)

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If Picture-in-Picture is required, connect image cable from the back of the main body to the “PiP” port on video processor

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Press B GAIN to freeze the image. Ensure image is frozen before changing probes, unplugging EUS cable or turning power off

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Holding the power button turns the ALOKA on/off. The power switch at the back of the main body can remain on

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• Yellow tiles are functions that are “active” • Blue tiles are functions that are available but “inactive” • Multiple presets can be created and linked to a probe

If storing images on ALOKA, a patient file must be created (see next page). 1

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Probe

Preset

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*Settings may differ if your preset has been personalised

Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Creating a patient file: OPTION 2 Import from server

Creating a patient file: OPTION 1 Manual entry 1

Press NEW PATIENT

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Press NEW PATIENT

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Use the trackball and ENTER to navigate cursor on the monitor. Patient ID is the minimum required data. Select OK to save and return to scanning mode

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Use trackball and ENTER to navigate cursor on the monitor

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Select “Find” to download the most recent list from the hospital server

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Select “Worklist” to display the list and choose patient

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More information can be added later by pressing PATIENT 2

Specific system setup is required to use this feature. Contact your Olympus Representative for more information.

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Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Changing scopes between cases 1

Press B GAIN to freeze the image

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Disconnect old scope and connect new scope

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Press B GAIN. This prompts the unit to look for connected probes

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Press PROBE PRESET

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Select the desired probe from the touchscreen

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Press PROBE PRESET again, and select desired preset from the touchscreen. The unit will only recognise the probe automatically if it is connected before the unit is turned on

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Probe

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Confirm the correct probe and preset are activated by checking the bottom left of the image.

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Preset

Probe

Olympus ultrasonic endoscopes of 180 series or later have a detachable EUS cable as shown.

Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Depth, frequency, contrast and focus

B Mode image brightness 1

B GAIN adjusts overall brightness

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IMAGE OPTIMISER automatically optimises brightness level

DEPTH/ZOOM adjusts the tissue depth that is displayed on the monitor. This corresponds to the ruler on the left of the image

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Image Freq adjusts the frequency of the ultrasound wave

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Dynamic Range adjusts the contrast level of the image

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FOCUS allows the trackball to move the point of focus for the ultrasound wave (arrows to the right of the image)

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STC slide pots adjust brightness as specific depths (cm) that correspond to the ruler on the left of the image

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Quick Setters automatically adjust these settings with one touch, ideal for focusing on tissue at specific depths.

Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Doppler modes 1

FLOW displays directional colour doppler (velocity scale)

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eFLOW displays directional power doppler (signal strength scale) at high sensitivity for detecting small vessels

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Press ENTER to toggle between full-line and dashed doppler box, and trackball to adjust size and location (respectively)

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MULTI-GAIN dial adjusts the brightness of the doppler signal

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PW displays the pulse at a defined point

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Use the trackball and SELECT to select point of interest on left B Mode image eFLOW 5

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PW 3

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Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Measurement – live or frozen image mode

Comments (annotation)

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Press + key to start measurement function

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Press ARROW to begin annotation function

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Use trackball to move caliper to the start point

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Use trackball to move cursor on the monitor to point of interest

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Press ENTER to start measurement

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To add comments, use the keyboard located below Operation panel or the dictionary located on the touchscreen

Use trackball and ENTER to define endpoint. The measurement will be shown below the image.

To include the arrow on the image, press ENTER after step 2. Additional labels and a keyboard can be added to the touchscreen. Contact your Olympus Representative for more information.

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Push keyboard to open

Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Storing images onto the hard drive

Storing video clips onto the hard drive

A patient file must be created first; see page 5

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Image must be in live scan mode (press B GAIN to unfreeze)

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Press B GAIN to freeze the image

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Press STORE to save a still image onto the hard drive. A thumbnail of the image will appear on the monitor

Press STORE to begin recording video. Recording will automatically stop and save 6 seconds of scan (“Post Time”)

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These setting can be changed by pressing Store tab on touchscreen

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To view a thumbnail in full screen, press ARROW

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To change recording time, adjust the dial below Time Cycle

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Use trackball to move cursor to the thumbnail, doubleclick ENTER. Deselect to return to scan

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Press Acquire Mode to change to Manual (start/stop) or Pre Time

A thumbnail of the file will appear on the monitor, with a multitiled icon in the top left corner.

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Images can also be saved onto a USB. Contact your Olympus Representative for more information.

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Aloka Prosound F75 Quick Reference Guide Searching for files on drives

Copying files onto USB

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Press ARROW and move cursor to the thumbnail area of the monitor

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Click on Find icon

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Different drives can be searched, the local HD is selected by default. Click search to display all files on this drive

Use the trackball and ENTER to select files to copy, or click Select All

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Click Save (USB). This saves the images in a pre-defined format (JPEG or TIFF) to USB. By selecting Copy (USB) the files in original format (DICOM) are copied.

Search for files on hard drive, or press REVIEW to display the current case as thumbnails

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Save Setup defines the file format that images and videos are saved in to the USB. You can also choose “teaching file” format, which masks patient identifying data.