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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy
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 Use the Position paddle to adjust the line horizontally until the origin aligns with the actual
needle.
 Use the Angle paddle to adjust the angle of the line until the entire line aligns with the
actual needle.
4. Any changes will be saved as the default value automatically.
6.5 Needle Visualization
Needle Visualization is an image processing technology that enhances needle visibility. It is available
in B-mode for all linear transducers.
Figure 6-6 Needle Enhancement Visualization
Needle Visualization is invoked by pressing the Needle button on B-mode touch screen, and then the
Enable button in the Needle Visualization section of the Needle touch screen. The following
parameters can be adjusted when it is active.
 Enable: Enables or disables Needle Visualization.
 L/R: press to display the angle line on left side or right side of the image field.
 Shallow/Medium/Steep: press to enhance the needle visibility for different needle inserted
angles. For best results use the angle line that is closest to perpendicular to the needle path.
Figure 6-7 Touch Screen for Needle Enhancement Visualization
Angle Line