JP2006094974A - Ultrasonograph - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultrasonograph which facilitates the recording of a patient information table. <P>SOLUTION: This ultrasonograph includes an ultrasonic probe 1 for transmitting and receiving ultrasound to a subject P, a transmitting and receiving part 2 for transmitting and receiving the ultrasound to the ultrasonic probe 1, a signal processing part 3 for generating image data by processing signals received from the part 2, an image data generating part 4 for storing the image data generated by the signal processing part 3 and generating a patient table, an operation part 6 for setting patient information of the subject P, and a system control part 8 for controlling a VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) 71 for recording and replaying the patient information table of the subject P and the image data generated by the part 4. The system control part 8 controls in a manner that the VCR 71 records the patient information on the subject P generated by the part 4 at the beginning of ultrasonography. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that records and reproduces image data obtained from ultrasonic imaging with a recording and reproduction apparatus.

  When an inspection is performed using an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, image data obtained from ultrasonic imaging is recorded on a recording medium of an external recording / playback apparatus. The image data recorded on the recording medium is used for re-diagnosis, confirmation of treatment effect, case introduction, and the like by reproducing.

  By the way, in order to reproduce desired image data from a plurality of recorded image data, the value of a counter provided in the recording / reproducing apparatus is recorded in advance so that the recording position on the recording medium can be known. It was done. However, this method is troublesome because the counter value corresponding to the inspection must be recorded for each inspection. In addition, in the case where the recorded counter value is lost, in order to reproduce desired image data, for example, in the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder), fast forward reproduction and rewind reproduction are frequently repeated, and the reproduced image data is again displayed. It was necessary to search on the screen.

  Therefore, the operator of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus records the patient information in which the patient information is registered and records the counter value before recording the image data. When reproducing the image data, the counter value and the recording position of the patient information table are recorded. The image data is reproduced from the searched recording position.

In addition, an address signal corresponding to the patient information of the image data is recorded on the recording medium when the image data is recorded, and the address data is retrieved by inputting the patient information when reproducing the image data. There is also an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that reproduces (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
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  However, since the operator manually records patient information and counter values for each examination, not only does the operation become complicated, but if the patient information or counter values are forgotten, an image is displayed. Searching for data was difficult.

  In addition, when searching from patient information registered in the patient information table, an input error is likely to occur when the patient ID has a large number of digits, and the display of the patient ID may be small and overlook an error only with the actually reproduced image data. It was.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can easily record patient information and can easily search for image data using the patient information. For the purpose.

  In order to solve the above problem, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention performs ultrasonic imaging by inputting and receiving ultrasonic wave information to and from an input unit that inputs patient information of the subject. Ultrasound imaging means, patient information input by the input means, and image data of the subject generated by the ultrasound imaging means are recorded on a recording medium, and the image is recorded from the recording medium as necessary. A recording / playback control unit for playing back data, and the recording / playback control unit records the patient information of the subject on the recording medium at the start of the ultrasound imaging by the ultrasound imaging unit. .

  According to the present invention, since the patient information of the subject is recorded before the recording of the image data for each examination of the subject, the desired image data can be searched when the recorded image data is reproduced. It becomes easy and re-diagnosis, confirmation of treatment effect, etc. can be performed quickly.

  Examples of the present invention will be described.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 transmits an ultrasonic probe 1 to / from an object P, transmits a drive signal to the ultrasonic probe 1 and receives a reflected signal, and further receives the obtained signal. A transmission / reception unit 2 for processing signals is provided.

  The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 10 also includes a signal processing unit 3 that generates B-mode image data and color Doppler image data from signals processed by the transmission / reception unit 2, and B-mode image data and color generated by the signal processing unit 3. An image data generation unit 4 that stores Doppler image data and converts it into a video signal, and a display unit 5 that displays B-mode image data, color Doppler image data, and the like received from the image data generation unit 4 are provided.

  Further, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 includes an operation unit 6 for inputting patient information and various command signals of the subject P, transmission / reception of image data to / from an external recording / reproducing apparatus of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and an external recording / reproducing apparatus. An interface 7 that transmits a control signal for performing control and a system control unit 8 that controls these units in an integrated manner are provided.

  The recording / playback apparatus includes a VCR, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) recording / playback apparatus, and the like. In this embodiment, the VCR 71 will be described as an example.

  Next, the detail of each part is demonstrated.

  The ultrasonic probe 1 performs the transmission / reception of ultrasonic waves by bringing the front surface thereof into contact with the surface of the subject P, and has a plurality of one-dimensionally arranged piezoelectric vibrators at the tip thereof. . This piezoelectric transducer is an electroacoustic transducer, which converts electrical pulses (drive signals) into ultrasonic pulses (transmitted ultrasonic waves) during transmission, and converts reflected ultrasonic waves (received ultrasonic waves) into electrical signals (received) during reception. Signal). The center frequency of the ultrasonic pulse that greatly affects the resolution and sensitivity of the ultrasonic image is substantially determined by the thickness of the piezoelectric element.

  The ultrasound probe 1 has a sector scan support, a linear scan support, a convex scan support, and the like, and is arbitrarily selected from these ultrasound probes according to the diagnosis site. A case where the acoustic probe 1 is used will be described.

  The transmission / reception unit 2 adjusts an ultrasonic transmission unit 21 that generates a trajectory signal for generating a transmission ultrasonic wave from the ultrasonic probe 1 and a plurality of channels of reception signals obtained from the piezoelectric vibrator of the ultrasonic probe 1. An ultrasonic receiving unit 22 that performs phase addition is provided.

  The signal processing unit 3 processes the reception signal phased and added in the transmission / reception unit 2 to generate B-mode image data, and generates color Doppler image data for the reception signal. A color Doppler signal processing unit 32 is provided.

  The image data generation unit 4 stores image data such as B mode image data transmitted from the B mode image data generation unit 31, B mode image data transmitted from the color Doppler image data generation unit 33, and color Doppler image data. At the same time, these data are converted into video signals. The converted image data is transmitted from the image data generation unit 4 to the display unit 5 and the interface 7. The image data generation unit 4 creates a patient information table for setting patient information and transmits the patient information table to the display unit 5. Further, the patient information table in which the patient information is set is transmitted to the VCR 71 via the interface 7.

  The display unit 5 includes a color monitor such as a CRT or a liquid crystal panel, and displays image data such as B-mode image data and color Doppler image data received from the image data generation unit 4 and a patient information table.

  Next, the configuration of the operation unit 6 will be described with reference to FIG. The operation unit 6 includes a patient information switch 61 for displaying a patient information table on the display unit 5, a test switch 62 for inputting start and end of the test of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10, and recording pause and pause in the VCR 71. Various switches such as a recording pause switch 63 for canceling, a touch panel 64 for searching and reproducing image data recorded on the VCR 71, and other various input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse (not shown), a patient name, a patient ID, Operation such as input of image name, imaging region, setting of image conditions such as depth of field of view, ultrasonic transmission / reception frequency, image color tone, setting of image data collection mode such as B-mode image data, color Doppler image data, recording / playback Is done.

  The examination information switch 62 has a function of registering patient information set in the patient information table when the switch is turned on, transmitting the patient information table to the VCR 71, and instructing the VCR 71 to record the patient information table.

  The inspection switch 62 instructs to start or stop the transmission / reception unit 2, the signal processing unit 3, the image data generation unit 4, etc., and display or stop display of the image data on the display unit 5 by turning on or off the switch. It has a function.

  The recording pause switch 63 is turned ON after T time of the ON input of the inspection switch 62. By the subsequent OFF input, an instruction to transmit image data from the image data generating unit 4 to the VCR 71 or to record the image data to the VCR 71. It has a function to perform. Further, the recording pause switch 63 has a function of instructing stop of image data transmission to the VCR 71 or temporary stop of recording to the VCR 71 by ON input from the OFF state.

  The touch panel 64 displays the VCR operation screen 65 of FIG. 7 by the operation of the operation unit 6, and performs an instruction to search the patient information table recorded in the VCR 71 and to reproduce the image data by an input operation from the VCR operation screen 65. It has a function.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the interface 7 transmits a control signal for controlling the VCR 71, image data received from the image data generation unit 4, and the like to the VCR 71. The interface 7 receives the patient information table and image data reproduced by the VCR 71 and transmits them to the display unit 5.

  The system control unit 8 controls each unit such as the transmission / reception unit 2, the signal processing unit 3, the image data generation unit 4, the display unit 5, and the interface 7 based on an input signal from the operation unit 6, control of the entire system, Performs overall control of an external recording / playback apparatus such as the VCR 71 via the interface 7.

  The VCR 71 has a rotating head 73 for recording and reproducing examination data such as a patient information table and image data in an image storage area of the magnetic tape 72, a pulse signal corresponding to the rotation period of the rotating head 73, and a VISS for controlling an access signal. (Video Index Search System) A fixed head 74 for writing and reading signals, a tape running mechanism 75 for running and controlling the magnetic tape 72, and the like, and a control signal transmitted from the system control unit 8 via the interface 7 Control based on.

  The VCR 71 starts running of the magnetic tape 72 based on the recording start signal when the inspection switch 62 is turned ON received via the interface 7, and accesses the patient information table to be recorded on the control track of the magnetic tape 72. The VISS signal is written and the patient information table received via the interface 7 is recorded in the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72. Further, the VCR 71 pauses recording based on a recording pause signal received from the system control unit 8 via the interface 7 T time after the start of recording.

  Further, the VCR 71 performs recording or recording pause based on an input signal received through the interface 7 to turn OFF or ON the recording pause switch 63 of the operation unit 6. Further, the VCR 71 ends the recording based on the input signal received through the interface 7 and turned off by the inspection switch 62 of the operation unit 6.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 accesses the VISS signal written on the magnetic tape 72 by the operation from the touch panel 64 when reproducing the image data of the VCR 71, and then displays the patient information reproduced and displayed on the display unit 5 for T time. The table is searched to obtain desired image data.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a patient information table for setting patient information. The patient information table 51 includes a patient information setting area 52 for setting patient information of the subject and an examination information setting area 53 for setting information related to the examination of the subject.

  The patient information setting area 52 has a display column displaying “patient ID”, “patient name”, “birth date”, “sex”, “height”, “weight”, etc. on the left side of this area, and this display A square frame input field corresponding to each of the display fields is provided on the right side of the field.

  The examination information setting area 53 includes a display column displaying “examination type”, “additional information”, “operator name”, “doctor name”, “department”, and the like on the left side of this area, and a right side of this display column. Are provided with an input field of a square frame corresponding to each of the display fields.

  Before an operator such as an engineer or a doctor of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 starts an examination using the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10, the patient information table 61 is displayed on the display unit 5 by turning on the patient information switch 61 of the operation unit 6. 51 is displayed.

  Then, the operator inputs patient information such as information on the subject and information related to the examination into the square frame of the patient table 51 from the operation unit 6, and then turns on the examination switch 62 of the operation unit 6, thereby Registration to the VCR 71 and ultrasonic imaging are performed, and inspection can be started.

  Next, the operation of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a recording procedure when the operator of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 examines the subject P using the apparatus. This flowchart shows the operation steps by the operator on the left side, the operation steps of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 operated by the operator's operation in the center, and the operation steps of the VCR 71 operated by the control of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 on the right side. .

  First, by turning on the patient information switch 61 of the operation unit 6 (step S101), the operation of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is started (step S1), and the patient information table 51 is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S2). ).

  Then, after setting the patient information of the subject P in each square frame of the patient information table 51 from the operation unit 6 (step S102), the system control is performed by turning on the examination switch 62 of the operation unit 6 (step S103). The unit 8 transmits a recording start signal to the VCR 71 via the interface 7 (step S3).

  The VCR 71 starts running the magnetic tape 72 based on the recording start signal received from the system controller 8 via the interface 7 and writes the VISS signal to the magnetic tape 72 (step S31).

  The system control unit 8 transmits the patient information of the subject P input from the operation unit 6 according to the patient information table 51 to the image data generation unit 4. Then, the image data generation unit 4 creates the patient information table 51 in which the patient information of the subject P is set, and then transmits it to the VCR 71 at almost the same timing as the transmission of the recording start signal via the interface 7 (step S4). .

  Thereby, the VCR 71 records the patient information table 51 received from the image data generation unit 4 via the interface 7 in the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72 (step S32).

  Next, the system control unit 8 transmits a recording pause signal to the VCR 71 via the interface 7 after T hours from the transmission of the recording start signal when the inspection switch 62 is turned on (step S5), and also generates image data. The unit 4 is instructed to stop transmission of the patient information table 51 to the VCR 71.

  As a result, the VCR 71 records the patient information table 51 received from the image data generation unit 4 via the interface 7 in the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72 for T time (step S32), and then the system control unit 8 via the interface 7. Recording is paused based on the recording pause signal received from (step S33).

  Next, the ultrasonic probe 1 is brought into contact with the affected part of the subject P and an input for adjusting the image condition of the B-mode image, for example, is performed from the operation unit 6 (step S104), thereby obtaining the signal obtained from the ultrasonic receiving unit 22. The B-mode signal processing unit 31 generates B-mode image data, and the image data generation unit 4 transmits the adjusted B-mode image data to the display unit 5. The display unit 5 displays the B-mode image data received from the image data generation unit 4 (step S6). Then, after confirming the B-mode image displayed on the display unit 5, the operator turns off the recording pause switch 63 (step S105).

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a B-mode image 56 displayed on the screen 55 of the display unit 5 after the recording pause switch 63 is turned off.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the interface 7 receives the B-mode image data received from the image data generation unit 4 together with the recording pause release signal to the VCR 71 based on an instruction from the system control unit 8 by turning OFF the recording pause switch 63. (Step S7).

  The VCR 71 resumes the paused recording based on the recording pause cancellation signal received from the interface 7, and records the B mode image data similar to the B mode image 56 in the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72 (step). S34).

  Next, when the recording of the B-mode image data is finished and the recording pause switch 63 is turned on (step S106), the interface 7 temporarily records to the VCR 71 based on an instruction from the system control unit 8 by the ON input of the recording pause switch 63. A stop signal is transmitted and transmission of B-mode image data to the VCR 71 is stopped (step S8).

  The VCR 71 pauses the recording of the B-mode image data based on the recording pause signal received from the interface 7 (step S35).

  Next, when the operator inputs from the operation unit 6 to change the image mode to, for example, a color Doppler image (step S107), the color Doppler signal processing unit 32 outputs the signal obtained from the ultrasound receiving unit 22 in color. The Doppler image data is generated, and the image data generation unit 4 transmits the color Doppler image data to the display unit 5. The display unit 5 displays color Doppler image data (step S9). Then, after confirming the color Doppler image displayed on the display unit 5, the operator turns off the recording pause switch 63 (step S108).

  FIG. 5B shows a color Doppler image 58 displayed on the screen 57 of the display unit 5 after the recording pause switch 63 is turned off.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the interface 7 transmits a recording pause cancellation signal to the VCR 71 based on an instruction from the system control unit 8 when the recording pause switch 63 is turned OFF, and the color Doppler image received from the image data generation unit 4. Data is transmitted (step S10).

  The VCR 71 resumes the paused recording based on the recording pause cancellation signal received from the interface 7, and records the color Doppler image data similar to the color Doppler image 58 in the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72 (step). S36).

  Next, when the operator finishes the inspection of the subject P, the inspection switch 62 is turned off (step S109). The interface 7 transmits a recording end signal to the VCR 71 and stops transmission of color Doppler image data to the VCR 71 based on an instruction from the system control unit 8 by turning OFF the inspection switch 62 (step S11). Then, the VCR 71 ends the recording to the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72 based on the recording end signal received from the interface 7 (step S37).

  Further, the transmission / reception unit 2, the signal processing unit 3, the image data generation unit 4, and the display unit 5 end their operations based on an instruction from the system control unit 8 by the OFF input of the inspection switch 62 (step S12).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of inspection data such as B-mode image data and color Doppler image data recorded on the magnetic tape 72 by the recording procedure of FIG.

  In the VISS signal area 72a of the control track of the magnetic tape 72, a VISS signal for accessing the patient information table of the subject P is written. The patient information table area 72b, the B-mode image data area 72c, and the color Doppler image data area 72d in the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72 include a patient information table, B-mode image data, and a color Doppler image of the subject P. Data is being recorded.

  A VISS signal for accessing the next patient information table of the subject P is written in the VISS signal area 72e of the control track of the magnetic tape 72, and the patient information table area 72f of the image storage area of the magnetic tape 72 is written. The patient information table next to the subject P is recorded.

  Further, ON or OFF of each switch shown on the left side of the magnetic tape 72 indicates the timing input by the operator from the operation unit 6 in the recording procedure of FIG.

  Hereinafter, the recording timing of the inspection data of the subject P and the input timing of ON / OFF of each switch will be described in correspondence with the procedure of FIG.

  In step S103, the magnetic tape 72 of the VCR 71 starts traveling in the traveling direction L indicated by the arrow based on the recording start signal input by the inspection switch ON 72-1 of the inspection switch 62, and the VISS signal is transmitted to the magnetic tape by the fixed head 74. 72 is written in the VISS signal area 72a (step S31). Further, the patient information table of the subject P from the image data generation unit 4 is written into the patient information table area 72b of the magnetic tape 72 by the rotary head 73 (step S32).

  The VCR 71 pauses recording based on a recording pause signal from the system control unit 8 (recording pause switch ON 72-2 after T time of the inspection switch ON) (step S33).

  In step S105, the magnetic tape 72 of the VCR 71 starts running in the running direction L indicated by the arrow based on the recording start signal input by the recording pause switch OFF 72-3 of the recording pause switch 63, and the B mode image data is transferred to the rotary head 73. Is recorded in the B-mode image data area 72c of the magnetic tape 72 (step S34).

  In step S106, the VCR 71 pauses the recording of the B-mode image data based on the recording pause signal input by the recording pause switch ON72-4 of the recording pause switch 63 (step S35).

  In step S108, the magnetic tape 72 of the VCR 71 starts traveling in the traveling direction L indicated by the arrow based on the recording start signal input by the recording pause switch OFF72-5 of the recording pause switch 63, and the color Doppler image data is transferred to the rotary head 73. As a result, the image is recorded in the color Doppler image data area 72d of the magnetic tape 72 (step S36).

  In step S109, the VCR 71 ends the recording of the subject P based on the recording end signal input by the inspection switch OFF 72-6 of the inspection switch 62 (step S37).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a VCR operation screen displayed on the touch panel 64 of the operation unit 6 that performs a reproduction operation of image data recorded in the VCR 71.

  The VCR operation screen 65 includes a VISS switch 65-1 for accessing a recorded patient information table using a VISS signal written on the magnetic tape 72, and a fast-forward switch 65- for fast-forwarding the magnetic tape 72. 2. Various switches such as a rewind switch 65-3 for rewinding the magnetic tape 72 and a replay switch 65-4 for replaying inspection data are provided and displayed on the touch panel 64 of the operation unit 6.

  After the operator presses the VISS switch 65-1 on the VCR operation screen 65 and then presses the fast-forward switch 65-2, the VCR 71 fast-forwards the magnetic tape 72 in the running direction L. Then, the patient information table for T time is reproduced in the traveling direction L from the position where the fixed head 74 detects the VISS signal, and the reproduced patient information table is displayed on the display unit 5. Further, after reproducing the patient information for T time, the VCR 71 fast-forwards the magnetic tape 72 again in the running direction L and repeats the same operation.

  Then, the operator confirms the patient information table displayed on the display unit 5 and presses the regeneration switch 65-4 when the patient information table of the subject P is displayed on the display unit 5, whereby the rotary head of the VCR 71 is displayed. 73 reproduces the B mode image data in the B mode image data area 72c of the magnetic tape 72, and the B mode image 56 of the screen 55 (see FIG. 5A) is reproduced and displayed on the display unit 5.

  Subsequently, the color Doppler image data in the color Doppler image data area 72d of the magnetic tape 72 is reproduced by the rotary head 73 of the VCR 71, and the color Doppler image 58 of the screen 57 (see FIG. 5B) is reproduced and displayed on the display unit 5. Is done.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, by turning on the examination start switch, the patient information table is recorded together with the start of the ultrasonic imaging. Therefore, the patient information table must be recorded before the image data is recorded. Is done. When retrieving recorded image data, the VISS signal written at the same timing as the recording of the patient information table is detected by the fast-forward operation of the VCR, and the patient information table is immediately reproduced and displayed from that position for a predetermined time. Since it can be confirmed, the search of the image data of the desired subject can be performed accurately and quickly, and quick rediagnosis, confirmation of the treatment effect, etc. can be performed.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and when there is no need for ultrasonic imaging for each inspection, for example, a recording start and end function is provided in the recording switch separately from the inspection switch, When the recording switch is turned on, the recording / playback apparatus needs to be recorded by recording the patient information table registered at the start of the examination and writing the access signal such as the VISS signal, and then setting the recording pause state. Accordingly, the patient information table can be recorded before the image data is recorded.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the operation part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the patient table which concerns on the Example of this invention. The flowchart which shows the procedure of video recording of the test | inspection data based on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the image which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the test | inspection data recorded on the magnetic tape which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the VCR operation screen which concerns on the Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

P Subject 1 Ultrasonic probe 2 Transmission / reception unit 3 Signal processing unit 4 Image data generation unit 5 Display unit 6 Operation unit 7 Interface 8 System control unit 10 Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 71 VCR

Claims (7)

An input means for inputting patient information of the subject;
Ultrasonic imaging means for performing ultrasonic imaging by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to the subject;
Recording and playback for recording patient information input by the input unit and image data of the subject generated by the ultrasonic imaging unit on a recording medium, and reproducing the image data from the recording medium as necessary Control means,
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, wherein the recording / playback control unit records the patient information of the subject on the recording medium at the start of ultrasonic imaging by the ultrasonic imaging unit.   The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording / playback control unit writes an index signal for accessing the patient information on the recording medium before recording the patient information.   The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording / playback control unit records the patient information on the recording medium for a predetermined time and then enters a recording pause state.   5. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the input unit is provided with a recording pause switch for changing the recording / playback control unit to the recording pause state.   The recording / playback control means records the first image data and the second image data obtained from the ultrasonic imaging means on the recording medium after recording the patient information on the recording medium. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to 1.   The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input unit is provided with a patient information switch for displaying a patient information table for inputting the patient information on a display unit.   The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an operation touch panel for reproducing the image data recorded on the recording medium is displayed on the input unit.

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