Philips HD11 XE - Table 10-1 Preventing Harm to Patients

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TEE Transducers
Table 10-1 summarizes patient safety problems, describes how to prevent them,
and lists the sections in this manual where details are provided.
WARNING
For any other irregularity not listed in Table 10-1, do not use the transducer.
Potentially serious consequences could result. Contact your Philips representa-
tive.
Table 10-1 Preventing Harm to Patients
Problem
Effect on
Patient Prevention See
Mechanical
damage
Severe trauma,
cuts, bleeding,
perforations
Inspect the transducer, using both
sight and touch, before the exam.
“Checking the
TEE
Transducer” on
page 218
Electrical
damage
Esophageal
burns
Check the transducer for frayed
insulation, kinks, or other
abnormalities. Follow electrical
safety check procedures.
“Electrical
Safety” on
page 208
Biting,
scraping
transducer
To o t h d a m a g e ,
esophageal
burns
Always use a bite guard. “Bite Guards”
on page 235
Insufficient
cleaning
protocol
Spread of illness
or disease
Thoroughly clean and disinfect the
transducer after each use. Cover
the tip and shaft with a transducer
cover. Cover the imaging system
with a disposable drape if highly
pathogenic organisms are known or
suspected.
“Transducer
Care and
Maintenance”
on page 155
Improper
insertion or
withdrawal
Esophageal
cuts, bleeding,
ligament
damage,
perforations
Never use force when inserting,
removing, or manipulating the
transducer. During insertion, lock
the medial/lateral controls. During
withdrawal, place the medial/lateral
controls in freewheeling mode.
“Examination
Guidelines” on
page 225