Olympus BF-UC180F - Transportation of the Endoscope

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Chapter 4 Operation
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
4.6 Transportation of the endoscope
Transporting within the hospital
When carrying the endoscope by hand, loop the universal cord, hold the
endoscope connector with the control section in one hand, and hold the distal
end of the insertion section securely, but gently without squeezing, in the other
hand (see Figure 4.7).
Figure 4.7
Transporting outside the hospital
Transport the endoscope in the carrying case.
Always clean, disinfect, or sterilize the endoscope after
removing it from the carrying case. If the endoscope is not
cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized, it could pose an
infection-control risk.
• The carrying case cannot be cleaned, disinfected, or
sterilized. Clean and disinfect or sterilize the endoscope
before placing it in the carrying case.
• To avoid damage to the endoscope caused by changes in air
pressure, do not attach the water-resistant cap when
transporting the endoscope.