Philips iE33 - Patient-Contact Parts

SeePrevention
Effect on
PatientProblem
"Entering Patient
Temperature" on
page 291
Use the TEE preset that has
been established to minimize
the effects of temperature.
For febrile patients, use the
Auto-Cool feature.
Esophageal burnsIncreased
transducer
temperature
"TEE Study
Guidelines" on
page 285
Never use the transducer
during any procedure
requiring extreme neck
flexion, such as sitting
craniotomies.
Transient
unilateral vocal
cord paralysis
Improper
patient
position
"Electrical Safety
and TEE
Transducers" on
page 246
Only use isolated-output
electrosurgical units (ESUs).
The ESU label or service
guide or your biomedical
department should identify
whether or not the ESU is
isolated. Unplug transducer
from the system when you
are not imaging.
Electrical burnsNonisolated
ESUs
"Electrical Safety
and TEE
Transducers" on
page 246
Remove the transducer from
the patient before
defibrillation.
Electrical burnsDefibrillation
issues
Patient-Contact Parts
Latex is commonly used in sheaths marketed to help with infection control in
transesophageal, endocavity, and intraoperative imaging applications and during
biopsies. Examine the packaging to confirm latex content. Studies have shown
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