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5 Maintenance
5.1 Care and Maintenance
5.1.1 Overview
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The ultrasound system does not require regular preventative maintenance such as calibration or
adjustments to the hardware and transducers. Periodic cleaning and quality inspection described
in this chapter are recommended.
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Table 5–1 Tools and measuring devices
Tool or Measuring Device Quantity Remarks
Plastic or resin container 1 Used to store the saline, and
can accommodate two
ultrasound probes.
Soft brush 1 Its size is similar to that of a
toothbrush, and it has a soft
head.
Small plastic basin 1 Used to store the soapy
water.
Safety tester 1 Used when conducting
electrical safety tests. For
details, see 9.4
Electrical
Safety Maintenance
Table 5–2 Tools and measuring devices
Consumables Quantity
Remarks
Aluminum foil About 1 m /
Normal saline solution About 1000 mL At least half of the container
should be filled with the
solution so that the probe can
be submerged by the solution.
(Concentration: 0.85-0.95%)
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