I use my probe for teaching, often requiring much longer scan times than are typically required under normal clinical use. How do I extend my probe's scanning time?
The probe is designed to scan continuously for at least 20 minutes in typical indoor environments. When live imaging is not required, it is advised to freeze the imaging as live imaging heats of the probe further. At times, especially in teaching situations, you may need to scan for longer periods, or sequentially scan several times in a row and may reach the probe temperature limit. There are several ways to allow for longer scanning sessions; here are some options to consider:
- Turn on "Eco mode"; the Eco mode will reduce the cardiac frame rate but will extend the scanning time.
- Power off the probe when you don’t need to scan for a while to allow the probe to cool down. You can even place the probe in a refrigerator if you have access to one before your next scan session.
- Periodically cool the probe with a cool gel pack or damp towel
* Why does the probe heat up and eventually shut down? Think of the probe as a complete ultrasound system miniaturized in a small ultraportable form factor. All the processing done by the wireless probe to create live ultrasound images generates heat that increases the probe temperature. To avoid uncomfortable and unsafe temperatures, the Vave App notifies the user of the temperature limit and the probe eventually shuts off automatically if that temperature limit is reached.
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