Insertion - Olympus EVIS EXERA II Operation Manual

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Chapter 4 Operation

4.1

Insertion

Holding and manipulating the endoscope

Insertion of the endoscope

The control section of the endoscope is designed to be held in the left hand. The

air/water and suction valves can be operated using the left index finger. The

UP/DOWN angulation control knob and the elevator control lever can be

operated using the left thumb. The right hand is free to manipulate the insertion

section and the RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knob (see Figure 4.1).

Figure 4.1

Keep the elevator control lever moved all the way in the

opposite direction of the "

withdrawing the endoscope into or from the patient. If the

elevator control lever is moved in the "

operator feels heavy and the forceps elevator is raised while

inserting or withdrawing the endoscope into or from the

patient, this may cause patient injury.

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To prevent the patient from 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.

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To prevent the patient from accidentally loosening a dental

prosthesis, make sure that the patient removes it before the

examination.

EVIS EXERA II TJF TYPE Q180V OPERATION MANUAL

U" direction while inserting or

U" direction until the

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