GE Voluson 730Pro - Probes and Biopsy

Probes and Biopsy
20. Probes and Biopsy ......................................................................................................20-2
20.1 Ergonomics ..................................................................................................................... 20-2
20.2 Cable Handling............................................................................................................... 20-2
20.3 Probe Orientation .......................................................................................................... 20-3
20.4 Labeling........................................................................................................................... 20-4
20.5 Applications .................................................................................................................... 20-5
20.6 Features........................................................................................................................... 20-6
20.7 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 20-7
20.8 Probe Usage .................................................................................................................... 20-8
20.9 Care and Maintenance................................................................................................... 20-8
20.9.1 Inspecting Probes.......................................................................................................... 20-8
20.9.2 Environmental Requirements ....................................................................................... 20-8
20.10 Probe Safety.................................................................................................................... 20-9
20.10.1 Handling Precautions.................................................................................................... 20-9
20.10.2 Watertightness.............................................................................................................. 20-9
20.10.3 Electrical Shock Hazard ............................................................................................... 20-9
20.10.4 Mechanical Hazards ................................................................................................... 20-10
20.11 Special Handling Instructions..................................................................................... 20-10
20.11.1 Using Protective Sheaths............................................................................................ 20-10
20.12 Probe Handling and Infection Control ...................................................................... 20-11
20.12.1 Definition of “Applied Section” and “User Section” .................................................. 20-12
20.12.2 Probe Cleaning Process .............................................................................................. 20-16
20.12.3 Disinfecting Probes .................................................................................................... 20-17
20.12.4 Coupling Gels............................................................................................................. 20-19
20.12.5 Planned Maintenance.................................................................................................. 20-19
20.13 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 20-20
20.13.1 Curved Array (Convex) Probes .................................................................................. 20-21
20.13.2 Linear Array Probes ................................................................................................... 20-22
20.13.3 Phased Array (Sector) Probes..................................................................................... 20-22
20.13.4 3D/4D Probes ............................................................................................................. 20-23
20.13.5 Pencil Probes .............................................................................................................. 20-24
20.14 Biopsy Special Concerns.............................................................................................. 20-25
20.14.1 Preparing the Patient................................................................................................... 20-25
20.14.2 Mounting .................................................................................................................... 20-25
20.14.3 Programming and Display.......................................................................................... 20-26
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