Operation - Hitachi L44LA Instruction Manual

MN1-6013 Rev.4

4-3. 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
image, refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
Warning
Be sure to wear sterilized medical gloves during handling the equipment to prepare.
Handling of the equipment with your bare hands expose the patient to a risk of infection.
Always use a protective tube.
If the probe is damaged during operation, the patient can be injured.
Use a trocar outer sheath that is the right size for the protective tube.
When the trocar outer sheath is not the right size, the tube can be loose or difficult to insert and could
result in a hazardous situation. Use a trocar outer sheath with a diameter of 12 mm and prepare it
before operation.
Attach the protective tube correctly to the trocar outer sheath.
The patient can be injured if the protective tube moves unexpectedly or comes off during the
operation. Also, if the cap is not attached correctly, the filled gas inside the patient's body will be
released, making it difficult to perform the procedure.
Do not try to forcibly perform operations.
Excessive force cause injury to the patient. If an abnormal resistance force is felt, stop use of the
equipment.
Caution
Do not try to forcibly perform operations.
Excessive force cause injury to the patient. If an abnormal resistance force is felt, stop use of the
equipment.
Scan for the minimum length of time necessary for the diagnosis and at the lowest suitable output.
There is the possibility that the patient's internal tissues could be affected.
For details about the acoustic output, please refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound
diagnostic instrument.
Do not touch the waterproof connector terminal pin of the probe.
The probe may deteriorate or be damaged due to electrostatic discharge.
Do not touch the probe connector of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument and the patient at the same
time. It can cause electric shock to the patient.
Please do not move the right and left lever at the same time.
It may caused the wire of Probe loosens and does not come straight back. In addition, the blurring
within 10 degrees is normal from a central axis.
Note
Before inserting the probe into the body, confirm the deflection portion is straight. When the probe is used for
an extended period of time, the deflection portion may not be straightened.
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