
Chapter 9 Probes
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Protective Sheath
Sheaths are recommended for clinical applications of an invasive nature, including intraoperative,
transrectal, transvaginal, and biopsy procedures, to prevent the probe from being contaminated with
particulates and uid from body tissues.
Samsung Medison does not provide sheaths. You should select sheaths appropriate for your own use.
Installing a Sheath
WARNING:
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Always keep sheaths in a sterile state.
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Sheaths are disposable. Do not re-use them.
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If sheaths are damaged or contaminated during use, clean and disinfect the probe.
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In neurosurgical applications, a disinfected probe must be used with sterile gel and a sterile
pyrogen-free sheath.
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If the sterile sheath becomes compromised during neurosurgical applications involving a patient
with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the probe cannot be successfully sterilized by any disinfection
method.
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Some sheaths contain natural rubber latex and talc, which can cause allergic reactions in some
individuals. Please refer to the FDA Medical Alert released on March 29, 1991.
1. Unpack the sheath and ll it with acoustic coupling gel. Be sure to wear sterile gloves during this
process.
2. Insert the probe into the sheath and pull the latex tip up to cover the probe completely. If possible,
cover the probe cable as well.
3. Ensure that there are no air bubbles within the ultrasound gel. If necessary, secure the sheath to
the probe and the probe cable.
4. After scanning is complete, dispose of the sheath.
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