Intraoperative Transducers; Operators Of Intraoperative Transducers - Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual

Operators of Intraoperative Transducers

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Intraoperative Transducers

An intraoperative transducer is used during surgery to help the surgeon locate and visualize
anatomical structures, to visualize blood flow patterns and quantify velocities, and to image
and measure anatomical and physiological parameters of interest to the surgeon.
The system supports the L15-7io transducer for use in intraoperative applications.
WARNING
All intraoperative transducers are designed to be defibrillator safe in accordance with IEC
60601-1. Nevertheless, always remove the transducer from the patient before defibrillation.
NOTE
Intraoperative transducers will be unavailable in the US and Canada until regulatory clearance is
received.
Operators of Intraoperative Transducers
Philips intraoperative transducers are designed to be used under the guidance of physicians
who are properly trained in intraoperative ultrasound imaging techniques according to
currently approved relevant medical practices. Philips recommends that physicians operating
any Philips intraoperative transducer have the following qualifications:
• Proficiency in recognizing and interpreting imaging patterns.
• Thorough familiarity with the safe operation, care, and maintenance of the ultrasound
system and the intraoperative transducers.
• Thorough familiarity with the latest intraoperative methods through literature and
seminars.
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