User guide

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Introduction
Introduction
Edge Ultrasound System User Guide provides
information on preparing and using the Edge™
ultrasound system and on cleaning and disinfecting
the system and transducers. It also provides
references for calculations, system specifications,
and safety and acoustic output information.
The user guide is intended for a reader familiar with
ultrasound techniques and who has received
training in sonography and clinical practices. Before
using the system, you must receive such training.
See the applicable SonoSite accessory user guide
for information on using accessories and
peripherals. See the manufacturer’s instructions for
specific information about peripherals.
Conventions, symbols, and
terms
The user guide follows these conventions:
•A WARNING describes precautions necessary
to prevent injury or loss of life.
•A Caution describes precautions necessary to
protect the products.
• Numbered steps in procedures must be
performed in order.
• Items in bulleted lists do not require
performance in sequence.
• Single-step procedures begin with
.
Symbols and terms used on the system and
transducer are explained in Chapter 1, Chapter 6,
Chapter 7, and Glossary.
Customer comments
Questions and comments are encouraged. SonoSite
is interested in your feedback regarding the system
and the user guide. Please call SonoSite at
888-482-9449 in the U.S. Outside the U.S., call the
nearest SonoSite representative. You can also
e-mail SonoSite at [e-mail].
For technical support, please contact SonoSite as
follows:
SonoSite Technical Support
Phone (U.S. or
Canada):
877-657-8118
Phone (Outside
U.S. and
Canada):
425-951-1330
Or call your local
representative.
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.sonosite.com
Europe Service
Center:
[phone]
[e-mail]