Preparing Transducers For Endocavity Use - Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual

Endocavity Transducers
• Do not allow water or other liquids to drip onto the transducer connector, the interior of
the system, or the keyboard.
• Use sterile ultrasound transmission gel when performing all endocavity studies.
• Protective covers are recommended for endocavity procedures; the protective covers are
mandatory in China and Japan.
WARNING
All endocavity transducers are designed to be defibrillator safe in accordance with IEC
60601-1. Nevertheless, always remove the transducer from the patient before defibrillation.

Preparing Transducers for Endocavity Use

1. Place 20 cc of sterile gel or saline into the transducer cover.
2. Carefully inspect each transducer cover before use, and discard it if you find tears or
blemishes. Also inspect each transducer cover after use. If you find a tear, the patient or the
transducer may have been contaminated.
3. Insert the transducer into the transducer cover and unfurl the transducer cover until it
covers the transducer and its cable. The cover must be unfurled far enough to maintain the
sterile field.
4. Use a sterile elastic band or clip to hold the proximal end of the transducer cover in place.
5. Ensure that wrinkles and bubbles over the face of the transducer are minimized. Check the
transducer cover for tears or damage before proceeding.
6. When operating the transducer, make sure that proper orientation is maintained to avoid
interpretation confusion.
NOTE
To achieve good acoustic contact, make sure that the imaging surface is moist.
NOTE
Imaging improves with adequate coupling between the patient surface and the transducer-
cover surface. Sterile water is a good acoustic-coupling agent during surgery.
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