GE Vivid S5 User Manual

Probes
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Endocavitary Probe Handling Precautions
If the sterilization solution comes out of the endocavitary probe,
please follow the cautions below.
Probe handling and infection control
This information is intended to increase user awareness of the
risks of disease transmission associated with using this
equipment and provide guidance in making decisions directly
affecting the safety of the patient as well as the equipment user.
Diagnostic ultrasound systems utilize ultrasound energy that
must be coupled to the patient by direct physical contact.
Depending on the type of examination, this contact occurs with
a variety of tissues ranging from intact skin in a routine exam to
re-circulating blood in a surgical procedure. The level of risk of
infection varies greatly with the type of contact.
One of the most effective ways to prevent transmission
between patients is with single use or disposable devices.
However, ultrasound transducers are complex and expensive
devices that must be reused between patients. It is very
important, therefore, to minimize the risk of disease
CAUTION
Sterilant Exposure to Patient (e.g., Cidex): Contact with a
sterilant to the patient's skin or mucous membrane may cause an
inflammation. If this happens, refer to the sterilant's instruction
manual.
Sterilant Exposure from Probe Handle to Patient (e.g., Cidex)
: DO
NOT allow the sterilant to contact the patient. Only immerse the
probe to its specified level. Ensure that no solution has entered
the probe's handle before scanning the patient. If sterilant comes
into contact with the patient, refer to the sterilant's instruction
manual.
Sterilant Exposure from Probe Connector to Patient (e.g., Cidex)
:
DO NOT allow the sterilant to contact the patient. Only immerse
the probe to its specified level. Ensure that no solution has
entered the probe's connector before scanning the paitent. If
sterilant comes into contact with the patient, refer the the
sterilant's instruction manual.
Endocavitary Probe Point of Contact
: Refer to the sterilant's
instruction manual.

GE Vivid S5 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Vivid S5
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English