Acoustic Output - Mechanical And Thermal Indices - Siemens Acuson S1000 Instructions For Use Manual

Acoustic Output — Mechanical and Thermal Indices
WARNING: Ultrasound procedures should be used for valid reasons, for the shortest period of
time, and at the lowest mechanical/thermal index setting necessary to produce clinically
acceptable images.
The ultrasound system incorporates an output display of Mechanical and Thermal Indices to
allow you to monitor, and to limit, the amount of ultrasound energy that is transferred to the
patient.
Example of the mechanical and thermal indices and the transmit power display on the image screen.
1 Mechanical and thermal indices
2 Transmit power display
Note: For ultrasound systems distributed in the United States of America, refer to the Medical
Ultrasound Safety ultrasound education program brochure produced by the AIUM that is shipped with
the system.
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