Withdrawal Of The Endoscope - Olympus EVIS EXERA TJF-160VR Instructions Manual

4.3

Withdrawal of the endoscope

EVIS EXERA TJF TYPE 160VR OPERATION MANUAL
• If the distal cover should fall off or slip off the distal end during
the examination, immediately stop the examination, and
slowly withdraw the endoscope from the patient. If the distal
cover falls off or slips off the distal end, do not perform high
frequency cauterization treatment. This could result in
cauterization of body cavity areas outside the endoscopic
field of view.
Prepare, inspect and connect the electrosurgical unit and electrosurgical
accessories as described in their instruction manuals.
The application of high frequency current may interfere with
the endoscopic image. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.
If blood unexpectedly adheres to the surface of the insertion
tube of the withdrawn endoscope, check the conditions of the
patient carefully.
1.
Aspirate accumulated air, blood, mucus or other debris by depressing the
suction valve.
2.
Turn the UP/DOWN and RIGHT/LEFT angulation locks to the "F
direction to release them.
3.
Carefully withdraw the endoscope while observing the endoscopic image.
4.
Remove the mouthpiece from the patient's mouth.
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