Philips CX50 - Ultrasound Set up


ULTRASOUND SETUP



****In general, just go over the topmost buttons from left to right


Step 1: Enter patient data 

  • Press PATIENT button along top
  • In the patient identification display, click NEW
  • Enter last name and MRN (press TAB to move from field to field)
  • Needs at a minimum patient last name in order to proceed
  • Click OK
  • If unable to input data for some reason, push END EXAM button to reset the machine
  • Entering this information allows the patient data to show up on Qpath for later documentation
  • If desired, can select TEMPORARY ID (top right) and input patient info later


Step 2: Select transducer 

  • Press TRANSDUCER button along top
  • Chosen transducer will appear at top left of screen
  • There are 4 probes currently available on the Philips CX50
  • The appropriate probe will depend on the study
  • Things to consider:
    • Low frequency probes are better for deeper structures
    • High frequency probes are better for superficial structures
    • Probes with smaller footprints can easily look between ribs

        


Lastly, make sure your chosen transducer is plugged in!  You can connect and disconnect probes during live imaging using the 3 mulitport adaptors by toggling the metal tabs at the top.  Make sure to put the rubber probe plug covers over the plugs when not in use!




Step 3: Select a preset exam type 

  • Press PRESET button along top
  • Choosing a preset exam type optimizes brightness, depth, focal range etc. for your study
  • If you want to return to your preset after adjusting image, simply press the PRESET button again
  • Most studies will use the 2D or B-mode (brightness)
  • M-mode is for motion mode
  • D-mode is for doppler mode
  • Common presets: lung, abdomen, cardiac, gyn





Perform your ultrasound exam 

  • To control image brightness, adjust GAIN
  • To increase/decrease depth, adjust DEPTH.  Distance from probe will be displayed in CM on the right side of the screen


Step 4: Acquire and review images 

  • Save your still images
    • Make sure you have a working image up on screen
    • Press FREEZE and you can scroll back through your study with the mouse
    • Press ACQUIRE to save an image (thumbnail will pop up on R side of screen)
  • Save a loop
    • Press ACQUIRE and it will save the next 3 seconds of video (can hear start beep and end beep)
    • Thumbnail will appear on R side of screen
  • Review images
    • Press POINTER to select images/loops on R side of screen; can display 2 side by side
    • Can easily review study with the attending
    • Can still adjust gain/depth while in review mode


Step 5: End exam 

  • Press END EXAM button long top
  • Easy way to start over or quit out of an existing exam
  • Clean ultrasound machine for next user using red top or gray top wipes or soap and water (do NOT use purple wipes)