Chapter 4 Operation
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EVIS LUCERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 260 Series OPERATION MANUAL
4.1 Insertion
Holding and manipulating the endoscope
The control section of the endoscope is designed to be held in the left hand. The
air/water and suction valves can be operated using the left index finger. The
UP/DOWN angulation control knob and the zoom lever can be operated using
the left thumb. The right hand is free to manipulate the insertion section and the
RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knob (see Figure 4.1, the GIF-N260 has only the
UP/DOWN angulation control knob).
Figure 4.1
Insertion of the endoscope
• The distal end and insertion section diameter of the
GIF-XP260 is smaller than that of other GIF models, but this
does not mean that its design allows an insertion method
other than transoral insertion. Do not attempt transnasal
insertion, as this may cause injury, bleeding or perforation
inside the nasal cavity.
• The shape and size of the nasal cavity and its suitability for
transnasal insertion may vary from patient to patient. No
endoscope, including the GIF-N260, can always be inserted
transnasally into all patients. Before proceeding, always be
sure to confirm that transnasal insertion is possible with the
patient by considering both the size of the patient’s nasal
cavity as well as the size of the endoscope’s insertion
section. Otherwise, patient injury can result or the endoscope
could become lodged and difficult to withdraw.
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