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Tempkin Ch 2
Knobology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ultrasound system | software-based control system for image settings and measurements. |
| ultrasound field service engineer | performs installation of ultrasound system at imaging site. |
| clinical applications specialist | customizes imaging settings and measurements, demonstrates proper use of ultrasound system. |
| knobology | ultrasound system controls including, 1 primary imaging, 2 calculation, 3 additional controls. |
| alphanumerical keyboard | keyboard on the ultrasound system that allows alphabetic and numeric characters to be entered for the patients examination. |
| HELP menu | accesses reference manual for ultrasound system |
| primary imaging controls | controls such as imaging preset, frequency, depth, and time gain compensation (TGC) that directly affect image quality |
| calc key | appropriate calculations package based on imaging preset |
| additional controls | such as body pattern, Doppler, power Doppler, pulsed wave, M Mode, and screen monitor controls. |
| PACS | picture archiving and communication system |
| Hospital Information System (HIS) | electronic system that stores patient demographic information and medical records |
| Radiology Information System (RIS) | electronic, radiology-specific network that supports imaging, reporting, and relevant patient data. RIS is generally a subsystem of HIS. |
| teleradiology | Radiologists consult for imaging diagnoses using PACS to view images transmitted from site of orgin. |