Use of presets
To ensure optimal image quality, the Vscan Air ultrasound system has predefined scanning settings optimized for different applications. Refer to the tables below to select the correct Vscan Air CL transducer and preset combination before scanning.
Curved array (deep scanning) transducer presets
Curved array transducer presets | Optimized for | ||
| Abdominal | • Liver • Gall bladder and biliary tree • Pancreas • Spleen • Kidneys • Urinary Bladder • Prostate • Bowel • Fluid detection | |
| Cardiac | • Heart • Fluid detection | |
| MSK | Musculoskeletal (conventional) • Joint • Long bones • Muscles, large tendons • Deeper soft tissue structures | |
| OB-GYN | • Obstetrics • Uterus • Fetus • Placenta • Amniotic fluid • Gynecology • Uterus including cervix • Ovaries and adnexa | |
| Vascular | • Abdominal aorta • IVC • Other veins and arteries | |
| Lung | • Thoracic/Pleural motion • Lung tissue • Fluid detection | |
| Bladder volume* | Urinary bladder | |
| Lung guidance* | • Thoracic/Pleural motion • Lung tissue • Fluid detection | |
OB-GYN: Obstetrics and gynaecology, MSK: Musculoskeletal *) Preset is optional, available if purchased and may not be available in all markets | |||
Linear array (shallow scanning) transducer presets
Linear array transducer presets | Optimized for | |
| Vascular | • Veins • Arteries |
| Nerves | Peripheral nerves |
| Small Parts | • Small organs • Pediatric (recommended minimum weight: 4 kg) • Soft tissue |
| MSK | Musculoskeletal (conventional) • Joint • Long bones • Muscles, large tendons • Deeper soft tissue structures |
| Lung | • Thoracic/Pleural motion • Fluid detection |
| Neo Head | Neonatal cephalic |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic |
| Aesthetics* | • Superficial arteries • Superficial veins |
| Lung guidance* | • Thoracic/Pleural motion • Lung tissue • Fluid detection |
* Preset is optional, available if purchased and may not be available in all markets | ||
NOTE: Ophthalmic is neither cleared for use in China nor in Japan.
Sector array (deep scanning) transducer presets
Sector array transducer presets | Optimized for | |
| Abdominal | • Liver • Gall bladder and biliary tree • Pancreas • Spleen • Kidneys • Urinary Bladder • Prostate • Bowel • Fluid detection • Abdominal aorta • IVC |
| Cardiac | • Heart • Fluid detection |
| OB-GYN | • Obstetrics • Uterus • Fetus • Placenta • Amniotic fluid • Gynecology • Uterus including cervix • Ovaries and adnexa |
| Lung | • Thoracic/Pleural motion • Lung tissue • Fluid detection |
| TCD | Cranial vascularity |
| Cardiac guidance* | Heart |
| Bladder volume* | Urinary bladder |
| Lung guidance* | • Thoracic/Pleural motion • Lung tissue • Fluid detection |
TCD: Transcranial Doppler * Preset is optional, available if purchased and may not be available in all markets | ||
Disclaimer: The information herein is not intended to replace the product’s User Manual. Please consult the User Manual for comprehensive information and cautionary guidance about the product’s operation and use.