Insertion - Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual

4.1

Insertion

Holding and manipulating the endoscope
Insertion of the endoscope
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
The control section of the endoscope is designed to be held in the left hand. The
suction valve can be operated using the left index finger. The UP/DOWN
angulation control lever can be operated using the left thumb. The right hand is
free to manipulate the insertion section (see Figure 4.1).
Figure 4.1
• Do not apply olive oil or products containing petroleum-based
lubricants (e.g., Vaseline
stretching and/or deterioration of the bending section's
covering.
• To prevent the patient from accidentally biting the insertion
section during an examination, it is strongly recommended
that a mouthpiece be placed in the patient's mouth before
inserting the endoscope.
• Do not allow the insertion section to be bent within a distance
of 10 cm or less from the junction of the boot. insertion
section damage can occur (see Figure 4.2).
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