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Chapter 9 Probes
Probe Precautions
CAUTION:
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Do not apply mechanical shock to the probe.
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Do not place the probe cable on the floor where the cable can be run over by equipment
wheels, etc. Do not apply excessive force to bend or pull the cable.
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Do not immerse the probe into any inappropriate substances such as alcohol, bleach,
ammonium chloride, and hydrogen peroxide.
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Do not expose the probe to temperatures of +50°C or higher.
The probe can easily be damaged by improper use or by contacting certain chemical substances. Always
follow the instructions in the user manual to inspect the probe cable, case and lens before and after each use.
Check for cracks, broken parts, leaks and sharp edges. If there is any damage, immediately stop using the
probe and contact the Samsung Medison Customer Support Department. Using damaged probes may result
in electric shocks and other hazards to the patients and/or users.
Use and Infection Control of the Probe
WARNING: No neurosurgical treatments or examinations should be carried out on a patient with
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (critical brain disease caused by virus). If the probe has been used on such
a patient, it cannot be sterilized by any method whatsoever.
CAUTION: Sufficient washing and disinfecting must be carried out for preventing infection. This
is the responsibility of the user who manages and maintains the disinfection procedures for the
equipment. Always use legally approved detergents and sheaths.
The ultrasonographic image scanner uses ultrasound, and it makes direct contact with the patient when
in use. Depending on the types of examinations, such contact can be made to a wide variety of locations
including the ordinary skin or the location of blood transfusion during a surgery.
The most eective method to prevent infection among patients is to use each probe only once. However,
probes may need to be reused, as they are complex in design and expensive. Consequently, protective
devices such as sheaths must be used, and the safety instructions must be followed carefully in order to
minimize the risk of infection among patients.
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