GE Voluson S6 Basic User Manual page 80

Operating the System
4.8.3.4 Patient Information – Cardiology (CARD)
Note
Note
4-20
Application Data:
Height
Weight
BSA
HR
Dimension selection: Position the cursor into the dimension field using the trackball and press
the left or right trackball key. The different dimensions will appear (in successive order) for
selection.
The BSA value is calculated automatically, after entering height and weight. If Height and/or
Weight are entered in other dimensions (inch, lb), first convert to kg and cm before calculation
of the BSA can take place!
Calculation formula for BSA:
WT [kg], HT [cm], BSA [m 2
For more information see '"Patient Information" screen' on page 4-13.
Enter the patient's height in one of the dimensions (cm, ft,
inch)
Enter the patient's weight in one of the dimensions (kg, lp, oz)
Body Surface Area (calculation value, no input)
Heart Rate
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