13-6 Probes and Biopsy
Operating procedures (with no biopsy function):
Inspection before examination
Connection to the ultrasonic diagnostic
system
Examinations
Disconnection to the ultrasonic
diagnostic system
Wiping off the ultrasound gel
Thoroughly cleaning the transducer
Drying the transducer
Disinfecting the transducer
Rinsing the transducer
Drying the transducer
Inspection after use
Storage
WARNING:
Thoroughly clean the probe and needle-guided bracket, then
disinfect the probe and sterilize the needle-
and after each ultrasound-
guided biopsy procedure is performed.
Failure to do so may cause the probe and the needle-guided bracket
to become sources of infection.