GE_salient_characteristics.pdf

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Of

GE IQ ULTRASOUND

Ultrasound requirements are:

· Must be light weight, portable, and have a reasonable battery life (~ 1 hour).

· Must be durable and able to be disinfected between uses.

· Must perform TTE with Color Flow and Virtual Apex.

· Must perform TEE with 2D, 4D, Virtual Convex, B-Flow, imaging Blood Flow imaging with automated imaging to clarify structures of interest without manual manipulations (volume cropping or rotation).

· Must have diverse and appropriate probes for small scale tortoise sized measurements, allowing for access between carapace and plastron for useful and accurate imaging.

· Must be user-friendly, allowing for quick and accurate imaging as well as ease of learning for staff members with potentially limited experience with ultrasound units.

· Must have internal data storage of exam products (images, loops, etc.) for review, data storage, and sharing.

· Must have ability for data to be downloaded from unit for long-term storage and data backup storage.

· Must allow for remote viewing of exams to aid in image interpretation and timely diagnosis of critical health issues.

· Must allow for post exam manipulations, improving data collection and allowing multiple researchers to assess images collected in the field.