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Effect on
PatientProblem
"Transducer
Care" section
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.
Spread of illness
or disease
Insufficient
cleaning
protocol
"TEE Study
Guidelines" on
page 285
To prevent improper
insertion or withdrawal when
using a TEE transducer, never
use force when inserting,
removing, or manipulating the
transducer. During insertion,
lock the medial/lateral
controls. During withdrawal,
release both brakes to place
both steering knobs in the
freewheeling position.
Esophageal cuts,
bleeding, ligament
damage,
perforations
Improper
insertion
or
withdrawal
"TEE Study
Guidelines" on
page 285
Keep deflection controls in
freewheeling mode and
unplug the transducer from
the system when not imaging.
Minimize the pressure applied
to deflection area and distal
tip. Do not let the distal tip
displace a tissue area for
more than 5 consecutive
minutes.
Death of
esophageal lining
tissue
Pressure
necrosis
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