Ultrasound Guidance For Vascular Access - Bard Site-Rite 6 Instructions For Use Manual

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Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access

To use the Site~Rite* 6 Ultrasound System for vascular access:
1. Drape the probe for sterile use. Refer to instructions in Section 4.2.
2. Attach a needle guide to the probe.
Caution: Always snap needle guides onto the probe hook. Do not slide the needle guide on to the guide
hook, as the sterile sheath may tear.
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Sterile Probe Cover
3. Slide the appropriately sized needle, beveled edge facing the probe, into the channel on the guide.
4. Place the probe against the skin, perpendicular to the target vessel.
5. Hold the probe so that the side with the needle guide hook points away from the heart.
6. Center the dot markers on the target vessel.
7. While keeping the dot markers centered on the target vessel, slowly advance the needle while
looking at the screen of the Site~Rite* 6 Ultrasound System scanner. When the needle approaches
the target vessel, you should see the anterior wall indenting. Once puncture occurs, the vessel returns
to normal shape.
8. Hold the needle, then gently rock the probe away from the needle for a smooth separation. The needle
guide channel opens, and the needle smoothly disengages from the guide.
To purchase Needle Guides and sterile plastic Probe Covers, contact Bard Access Systems' Customer Service at:
For instructions on the proper use of the Site~Rite* Needle Guides, refer to the Site~Rite * Needle Guide Kits & Ultrasound
Probe Cover Kits Instructions for Use.
Warning: When using Site~Rite* Needle Guides on the Site~Rite* 6 Ultrasound System probe, use only sterile, legally
marketed plastic probe covers that are 1 mil (0.001 inch or 0.0254 mm) thick.
Customer Service: (800) 545-0890
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