Overview
Operator's Manual 5
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Overview
2.1 Applications
TheTEEtransducerisusedtogetherwiththediagnosticultrasoundsystem,andisintended
forclinicalultrasounddiagnosisandexamination.Refertotheoperator’smanualofthe
diagnosticultrasoundsystem.
2.2 Precautions For Use
WARNING
The physician must take into account all possible factors before starting the
examination.
PrecautionsforusingtheTEEtransducerare:
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P7-3T/P7-3Ts/P7-3TE/P7-3TU/P8-2Ts/P8-2TU/XP8-2TUisintendedtobeusedon
adultsonly,fetalimagingandpediatricimagingarenotpermitted.
•
P8-3Tsisnotintendedforfetalimaging.
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Imagingwhenthepatientexhibitsthefollowingorsimilarconditions:
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Esophagealstricture,spasms,lacerations,andtroubleswallowing(dysphagia)
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Esophagealdiverticula,esophagealvarices(swollenveins)
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Gastrointestinalbleeding
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Pepticulcers,hiatalhernia,esophagealwebsandrings
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Recentradiationtreatmenttotheesophagus
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Inabilityofthepatienttoswalloworaccommodatethetransducer
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Historyofgastroesophagealdiseases
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Othertherapiesthepatientmaybeundergoing
2.3 Out-of-Box Inspection
2.3.1 Accessories Inspection
Thefollowingitemsaresuppliedwitheachtransducer.
Item Quantity Description
Ultrasonictransducer 1 /
Operator’sManual 1 Describesthebasicfunctionsand
operationsoftheprobe,safetyprecautions,
etc.