Biopsy Special Concerns; Preparing The Patient; Mounting - GE VOLUSON 730Pro Basic User Manual

20.14 Biopsy Special Concerns

20.14.1 Preparing the Patient

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Prepare the patient according to the usual procedures for the purpose.
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It goes without saying that an ultrasound examination with this system is performed either under
supervision, or by adequately trained and qualified medical staff.
A biopsy must only be performed by physicians with adequate experience.
Under all circumstances the necessary safety precautions and sterility measures
have to be respected.
It is absolutely necessary to ensure that before performing a biopsy, the
selected and displayed biopsy line corresponds to the biopsy needle guide
mounted to the transducer (left/right).
Not to be used for in vitro fertilization (IVF), chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) procedures!

20.14.2 Mounting

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All biopsy needle guides can easily be mounted to the transducer.
Biopsy guides have a special stop or handle to guarantee a good fix into the notch of transducers.
Ensure the correct position and optimal fit every time before using a biopsy
guide!
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The cold-sterilized transducer can be kept sterile by placing a sterile sheath over the shaft (sterile
coupling gel between transducer and sheath).
Technical data:
The materials of the biopsy needle guides are stainless steel type 304 and 303 (AISI No).
Sterilization:
Autoclaving (moist heat) 121°C for 20 minutes or 134°C for 5 minutes
Recommended minimum sterilization level SAL 10
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