Operator Safety Issues; Electrical Safety; Explosion Hazards; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Siemens ACUSON Cypress Operator's Manual

Operator Safety Issues

Electrical Safety

WARNING Carefully read the warning notices regarding electrical safety that
appear at the beginning of this section.

Explosion Hazards

WARNING Possible explosion hazard if used in the presence of flammable
anesthetics.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive ultrasound scanning has been associated with Carpal Tunnel Syn-
drome ( ). Recent reports in the medical literature have examined and sur-
CTS
veyed populations of sonographers using a variety of products from different
ultrasound manufacturers. Several recommendations have been identified that
can help prevent
CTS
Do not grasp the transducer with excessive force.
Interrupt scanning frequently, using these breaks to rest and give soft tissue a
chance to recuperate from the strained positions and repetitive movements of
examinations.
Try to maintain a comfortable and balanced body position with minimal stress
on your joints.
References
Vanderpool, et. al., Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome and other work related muscu-
loskeletal problems in cardiac sonographers, American College of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine, 35:6, June 1993.
Mercer, et. al., Occupational health hazards to the ultrasonographer and their possible
prevention, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 10:4, 363-366, May
1997.
Craig, M. Occupational health hazards of sonography: an update. Journal of Diagnostic
Medical Sonography, 1: 47- 50, 1990.
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