system used with the TEE transducer, as well as proficient at interpreting the
images generated.
You can help ensure patient safety when using a TEE transducer by following
these guidelines:
• Use informed judgement when selecting patients for TEE studies. (See
"Patient Selection for TEE Transducer Use" on page 249)
• Verbally prepare each patient for the procedure before the study. See
"Preparing Patients for TEE Studies" in the Help.
• Scrutinize the entire transducer and test all of the controls before each use.
See "Checking the TEE Transducer" on page 247.
• Insert, remove, and operate the transducer properly.
• Ensure that the transducer handle does not rest on or touch the patient.
• Use protective equipment, such as a bite guard and a market-approved
sterile transducer cover during a TEE study. See "TEE Accessories and
Supplies" on page 258.
• Do not allow water or other liquids to come in contact with the interior
of the system, the transducer connector, the inside of the transducer control
handle, or to drip onto the keyboard.
• Minimize the possibility of transducer tip fold-over. This problem has
occurred rarely, but its consequences can be serious. See "Tip Fold-Over"
in the Help.
To prevent tissue damage such as pressure necrosis, gastroesophageal lacerations,
bleeding, tearing of adhesions, ligament damage, and perforation, observe the
following warnings and cautions.
WARNINGS
• Never apply excessive force when inserting or withdrawing a TEE
transducer, or when operating the transducer deflection controls.
• Do not allow the transducer to remain at a maximum deflection for long
periods of time.
• Lock medial/lateral movement of the TEE transducer during insertion.
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