Transducers and Biopsy
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Procedures for operating (with no biopsy function):
WARNING:
Disinfect the transducer and sterilize the needle-guided bracket
before and after an ultrasound-guided biopsy procedure is
performed. Failure to do so may cause the transducer and the
needle-guided bracket become source of infection.
Inspection before examination
Connection to the ultrasonic
Examinations
Wiping off the ultrasound gel
Washing the transducer with water
Disconnection to the ultrasonic
Draining/drying
Immersion into disinfectant
Disinfection
Removing the transducer from
Rinsing the transducer into sterile
Draining/drying
Inspection after use
Storage