Mechanical Hazards; Biological Hazards; Patient Safety; Patient Identification - Whale PE-12-025 User Manual

Patient Safety

2.8.2

Mechanical Hazards

Take precaution to avoid mechanical hazards.
2.8.3

Biological Hazards

To minimize disease transmission, legally marketed and sterile pyrogen- free
sheaths should be used for each probe recommended for intra-cavity proce-
dures. Adequate cleaning and disinfection are essential to prevent disease
transmission. It is the responsibility of the user to verify and maintain the ef-
fectiveness of the infection control procedures in use.
Intracavitary probe should be cleaned and disinfected after use even if a
sterile pyrogen-free sheath is used.
An FDA cleared Gel should be used.
2.9 Patient Safety
2.9.1

Patient Identification

Always include proper identification with all patient data and verify the ac-
curacy of this data. Ensure that the correct patient ID is provided on all re-
corded data and hard copy prints. Identification errors could result in an
incorrect diagnosis.
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Do not apply excessive force to the probe cable, to prevent insulation
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failure.
Inspect probes for sharp edges or rough surfaces that could injure sen-
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sitive tissue.
Do not bend or pull the cable forcefully, to avoid mechanical shock or
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impact to the probe.
The concerns listed below can seriously affect the safety of patient
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during a diagnostic ultrasound examination.
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