Operation - Hitachi S31KP Instruction Manual

4. Operation

This chapter describes the operation of the probe, how to attach/release puncture adapter and how to mount/remove the
transducer cover for neurosurgery application.
4-1. Operation
Place the ultrasonic radiation part of the probe onto the inner organ surface during surgery. An image of the region of
interest is displayed on the monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument. For details on displaying and adjusting the
screens, see the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
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 electronic probe connecting socket of the diagnostic instrument and the patient at the same
time.
It can cause electric shock to the patient.
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