Philips iU22 - Intraoperative Transducers; Operators of Intraoperative Transducers; Intended Uses for Intraoperative Transducers

9 Intraoperative Transducers
An intraoperative transducer is used during surgery to help the surgeon locate
and visualize anatomical structures, to visualize blood flow patterns and quantify
velocities, and to image and measure anatomical and physiological parameters
of interest to the surgeon.
The system supports the L15-7io transducer for use in intraoperative
applications.
Operators of Intraoperative Transducers
Philips intraoperative transducers are designed to be used under the guidance
of physicians who are properly trained in intraoperative ultrasound imaging
techniques according to currently approved relevant medical practices. Philips
recommends that physicians operating any Philips intraoperative transducer
have the following qualifications:
• Proficiency in recognizing and interpreting imaging patterns.
• Thorough familiarity with the safe operation, care, and maintenance of
the ultrasound system and the intraoperative transducers.
• Thorough familiarity with the latest intraoperative methods through
literature and seminars.
Intended Uses for Intraoperative Transducers
Intraoperative studies are performed by surgeons, anesthesiologists, or
sonographers to obtain images that can be used for the following purposes:
• Helping a surgeon locate and visualize anatomical structures before, during,
or after a surgical procedure
• Helping a surgeon visualize blood flow patterns and quantify velocities
before, during, or after a surgical procedure
• Imaging and measuring anatomic and physiologic parameters before, during,
or after a surgical procedure
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