Chapter 4 Operation
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ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Insertion of the endoscope
Keep the elevator control lever moved all the way in the
opposite direction of the “ U” direction while inserting or
withdrawing the endoscope into or from the patient. If the
elevator control lever is moved all the way in the “ U”
direction and the forceps elevator is raised while inserting or
withdrawing the endoscope into or from the patient, this may
cause patient injury.
• To prevent the patient from accidentally biting the insertion
section during an examination, it is strongly recommended
that a mouthpiece be placed in the patient’s mouth before
inserting the endoscope.
• To prevent the patient from accidentally loosing dental
prosthesis, make sure that the patient removes it before the
examination.
• Do not apply olive oil or products containing petroleum-based
lubricants (e.g., Vaseline
®
) to the endoscope. These
products may cause stretching and deterioration of the
bending section’s covering.
• Do not allow the insertion section to be bent within a distance
of 10 cm or less from the junction of the boot. Insertion
section damage can occur (see Figure 4.2).
Figure 4.2
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