13-8 Probes and Biopsy
Operating procedures (with no biopsy function):
Disinfect the probe and sterilize the needle-guided bracket before
and after an ultrasound-guided biopsy procedure is performed.
Failure to do so may cause the probe and the needle-guided bracket
to become sources of infection.
Inspection before examination
Connection to the ultrasonic
diagnostic system
Examinations
Wiping off the ultrasound gel
Washing the
transducer with water
Draining/drying
Immersion into disinfectant
Removing the transducer
from disinfectant
Rinsing the transducer into sterile water
Draining/drying
Inspection after use
Storage
Disinfection
Disconnection to the ultrasonic
diagnostic system