Actions To Be Taken When An Abnormal State Is Detected; Ensuring Safety Of Patients; Handling The Instrument - Hitachi UST-5413 Instruction Manual

Warning
Before using a needle cannula with the puncture adapter as a guide, first check that the cannula
moves smoothly through the tube without causing any damage on the surface of the cannula, and
then operate with caution.
If the cannula does not move smoothly or is forced to bend when inserted in or pulled out of the
puncture adapter, it may damage the insulation membrane covering the cannula and may cause burns
to the tissue exposed to the damaged area of the cannula.
Do not puncture the heart region.
Puncturing the heart region may cause a micro electric shock.
Caution
Handle the needle carefully to ensure that the probe is not damaged.
Using a probe that has been damaged by a needle can result in injury to the operator or patient.

4-5. Actions to be taken when an abnormal state is detected

4-5-1. Ensuring safety of patients

Immediately move the probe away from the patient and quit operation.
Keep the patient in safe condition, and administer the required medical treatment.

4-5-2. Handling the instrument

Turn off the ultrasound diagnostic instrument, remove its plug from the AC socket, and sterilize if it
is contaminated. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
Caution
Do not use a probe where a problem has been found.
Using a probe in an abnormal state can cause injury to the patient. Contact one of our offices and/or
distributor's offices listed on the back cover.
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