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HD11 XE Getting Started
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TEE Transducers
• Instruct the patient not to eat or drink for at least 2 hours or until swallowing
returns to normal after anesthesia has worn off. It is especially important that
the patient not ingest hot foods or fluids during this period.
•Follow up with a call to the patient the day after the exam to make sure there
are no complications.
TEE Accessories
Each OmniPlane TEE transducer comes with two disposable bite guards and a dis-
posable tip protector. This section describes bite guards, tip protectors, and TEE
transducer covers. For information on ordering TEE accessories, see “HD11 XE
System Supplies, Peripherals, and Accessories” on page 259.
Bite Guards
All patients must wear a bite guard during a TEE exam. A bite guard prevents dan-
gerous transducer mechanical and electrical malfunction caused by involuntary
biting. Even anesthetized patients require bite guards to prevent damage to their
teeth and to the transducer. Philips supplies disposable bite guards that are suit-
able for both awake and anesthetized patients.
WARNING
The M2203A bite guard strap contains natural rubber latex, which may cause
allergic reactions. For more information, see “Latex Materials and Patient Con-
tact” on page 52 and “FDA Medical Alert” on page 52.
CAUTION
Damage caused when patients bite or scrape a TEE transducer is not covered in
the transducer’s warranty or your service contract. Be sure to use bite guards to
help prevent such accidents.
Tip Protector
When not using a carrying case to transport a TEE transducer, you should use a
tip protector on its distal tip. The tip protector helps prevent serious damage to
the transducer’s lens. Philips supplies tip protectors designed for each of its TEE
transducers.
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