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Insertion of the endoscope
Figure 4.2
EVIS EXERA TJF TYPE 160VR OPERATION MANUAL
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Keep the elevator control lever moved all the way in the
opposite direction of the "
withdrawing the endoscope into or from the patient. If the
elevator control lever is moved all the way in the "
direction and the forceps elevator is raised while inserting or
withdrawing the endoscope into or from the patient, this may
cause patient injury.
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Do not put silicone oil on the distal cover. Silicone oil may
cause deterioration of the distal cover. A deteriorated distal
cover may not be attached correctly and it may slip off or fall
off the distal end during the examination. Continuing the
examination after the distal cover has fallen off may cause
patient injury. It could also result in thermal injury when used
in combination with high-frequency endo-therapy
accessories.
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To prevent the patient from accidentally biting the insertion
tube during an examination, it is strongly recommended that
a mouthpiece be placed in the patient's mouth before
inserting the endoscope.
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Do not apply olive oil or products containing petroleum-based
lubricants (e.g. vaseline). These products may cause
stretching and deterioration of the bending section's
covering.
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Do not allow the insertion tube to be bent within a distance of
10 cm or less from the junction of the boot. Insertion tube
damage can occur (see Figure 4.2).
> 10 cm
Chapter 4 Operation
U" direction while inserting or
U"
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