Pulling Out The Probe - Hitachi L51K Instruction Manual

MN1-6268 Rev.2
Caution
Do not operate the probe with excessive force.
Use with excessive force could result in injury to the patient.
Scan for minimum time necessary at the lowest possible acoustic output.
Acoustic output may affect the patient's internal tissues.
For details about the acoustic output, please refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound
diagnostic instrument.
Do not touch the connector terminal pin of the probe.
Electrostatic discharge may result in malfunction of the probe.
Do not touch the probe connector of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument and the patient at the same
time. It can cause electric shock to the patient.
When it is used in conjunction with a high-frequency surgical instrument, do not place the probe and
operator's hands in the path of high-frequency current.
The probe could be damaged, and the patient, examiner or operator could receive burns.Operate
this instrument with caution, paying attention to the positions of the counter electrode plates and the
connecting cord relative to the probe.

4-3. Pulling out the probe

Gently pull out the probe from the trocar.
Warning
When removing the probe, pull out the cable slowly and carefully without bending or twisting.
Do not remove the probe forcibly, as this may cause injury to a patient.
If the probe is not removed smoothly, operate it carefully and confirm endoscopically that there is no
abnormality.
Clean and sterilize the probe if blood is adhered to the probe, otherwise there is a risk of infection
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