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Chapter 6 Method of Use
Chapter 6 Method of Use
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Wear personal protective equipment when using the endoscope.
There is a risk of infection.
Be sure to attach a balloon and Over-tube when using the endoscope.
If not attached, body fluid may flow back and it could be a source of
infection.
Wear personal protective equipment when removing Over-tubes,
balloons or hoods.
There is a risk of infection.
Do not use Over-tubes and balloons on patients allergic to latex.
There is a risk of an anaphylactic reaction/shock.
Do not supply excessive amount of air or gas during the procedure.
It may result in perforation or rupture of digestive tract wall.
Do not supply an excessive amount of air or gas during electrosurgery.
It could cause an embolism.
[Note] Always observe the patient closely. If the patient has symptoms suggestive of an
embolism, discontinue the endoscopic procedure immediately and give proper
treatment to him/her.
Do not bend the insertion portion near the control portion in a small
radius.
It may cause the endoscope to malfunction.
When inserting the endoscope into or withdrawing it from the body,
deflate the balloon in advance.
The balloon may burst.
When removing a balloon, take care not to apply excessive force to the
endoscope.
It may damage the endoscope.
[Note] Check the status of the balloon by fluoroscopy.
[Note] Use the FUJIFILM-specified balloon controller to operate balloons.
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