Mindray P8-2Ts - Examination; Pre-Exam Inspection; Couple Gel, Sheath, and Bite-guard

Examination
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Examination
TheactualexaminationwiththemultiplaneTEETransducerisbeyondthescopeofthis
manual.Therearemanymedicalarticlesandbooks,whichverythoroughlyaddressthis
topic.Therearehoweverspeciccautionsthatshouldbeconsidered.
Theoperatorshouldhaveadequateclinicalexperienceandreceivedrelatedtraining.
WARNING
The physician must take into account all possible factors before starting the
examination.
4.1 Pre-Exam Inspection
Thefollowinginspectionsshouldbeperformedpriortoeachexam.
• Performvisualtactileinspection,see"3.1.1 VisualandTactileInspection".
• Performtipdeectioninspection,see"3.1.2 TipDeectionControl".
• Performbrakeinspection,see "3.1.3 Brake Operation".
• Performscanplanerotationinspection,see"3.1.4 ScanplaneRotationOperation".
• Performleakagetestorbite-guardinspectiontest,see"3.3 ElectricalSafety".
• Cleananddisinfecttransducer,see"5 CleaningandDisinfection".
WARNING
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To avoid injury to the patient, Mindray recommends performing the above
procedures prior to each exam.
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To avoid injury to the patient, do not use the transducer if any metallic
protrusions, holes, rough spots, cracks, or dents are found.
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To avoid injury to the patient, if during the deflection test, a sharp “U-turn” of
the transducer tip is observed (the transducer tip angle exceeds the maximum
deflection angles), do not use the transducer. Call Mindray or your local
representative.
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Some gels and disinfectants can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.
4.2 Couple Gel, Sheath, and Bite-guard
4.2.1 Couple Gel
Applyasufcientamountofwater-solubleacousticcouplinggelonthetransduceracoustic
window.