Ultrasound imaging of the bladder

Abstract

The image shown in this diagram relates to images of a patient's bladder that were automatically and non-invasively observed and visualized using an ultrasound imaging device. Two sector transducers capture the bladder in two cross-sections, and the bladder capacity is calculated based on these images and displayed along with the bladder cross-sectional images. The following is a detailed explanation based on the diagram. First, remove the probe (see reference diagram) from the cradle and turn on the power button to display the home screen and operation images. The operation images are divided into a status bar at the top and a main button area at the bottom. The status bar displays the time, number of images that can be saved, current ID, sound (ON / OFF), and battery level, while the main button area displays various measurement modes, measurement data, settings, and ID setting selections. The operation images show the positional relationship when the operator (orange circle) is standing to the right of a patient (white human-shaped pictogram) lying on their back and when the operator is standing to the left. In this state, the probe coated with ultrasound gel is aligned to the midline approximately 3 cm above the patient's pubic bone. The front of the display faces the operator. Image 1, showing the result after the change, shows a cross-sectional image taken when the operator is standing to the right of the patient, while Image 2, showing the result after the change, shows a cross-sectional image taken when the operator is standing to the left of the patient. Of the two bladder cross-sections, one is displayed rotated 90 degrees relative to the other. In Images 1 and 2 showing the result after the change, the body shape can be selected using the "Body Shape Button" and the image brightness can be adjusted using the "Brightness" button as needed. To return to the original state, select the Home button.

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