Patient Safety - GE Logiq 500 User Manual

Safety Precautions
Important Safety Considerations
The following topic headings ( Patient Safety , and Equipment
and Personnel Safety ) are intended to make the equipment
user aware of particular hazards associated with the use of this
equipment and the extent to which injury can occur if
precautions are not observed. Additional precautions may be
provided throughout the manual. The equipment user is
obligated to be familiar with these concerns and avoid
conditions that could result in injury.

Patient Safety

Related Hazards
The concerns listed can seriously affect the safety of patients
WARNING
undergoing a diagnostic ultrasound examination.
Patient Always include proper identification with all patient data and
identification
verify the accuracy of the patient's name or ID numbers when
entering such data. Make sure correct patient ID is provided on
all recorded data and hard copy prints. Identification errors
could result in an incorrect diagnosis.
Diagnostic
Equipment malfunction or incorrect settings can result in
information
measurement errors or failure to detect details within the image.
The equipment user must become thoroughly familiar with the
equipment operation in order to optimize its performance and
recognize possible malfunctions. Applications training is
available through the local GE representative. Added
confidence in the equipment operation can be gained by
establishing a quality assurance program.
Mechanical Damaged probes or improper use and manipulation of
hazards
intracavitary probes can result in injury or increased risk of
infection. Inspect probes often for sharp, pointed, or rough
surface damage that could cause injury or tear protective
barriers. Never use excessive force when manipulating
intracavitary probes. Become familiar with all instructions and
precautions provided with special purpose probes.
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