The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 1
which projects ultrasonic signals into a patient, and which generates an
ultrasonic image on the basis of reflection echoes from within the
patient. The ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 1 comprises a workflow
system 21 which controls equipment operations including the generation of
the ultrasonic image, in accordance with a workflow protocol based on the
examination procedure of steps created beforehand, and a visual workflow
editor 22 which is so constructed as to edit the workflow protocol
visually with icons on a screen. Owing to the configuration, the creation
of the workflow protocol is facilitated, chances for the utilization of
the workflow system are expanded, and even users, such as beginners, who
are slightly skilled in the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and have
experienced operations little, are permitted to master the operating
method of the equipment promptly and to operate the equipment more
easily.