Chapter 9. Probes 9 – 11
9.1.4. Probe Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Do not apply mechanical shock to the probe.
Do not place the probe cable on the floor where the cable can be run over by
equipment wheels, etc. Do not apply excessive force to bend or pull the
cable.
Do not immerse the probe into any inappropriate
substances such as alcohol,
bleach, ammonium chloride, and hydrogen peroxide.
Do not expose the probe to temperatures of +50°C or higher.
The probe can easily be damaged by improper use or by coming into contact with certain
chemical substances. Always follow the instructions in the user manual to inspect the probe
cable, case and lens before and after each use.
Check the probe for cracks, broken parts, leaks and sharp edges. If there is any damage, stop
using the probe immediately and contact the Samsung Medison Customer Support Department.
Using damaged probes may result in electric shocks and other hazards to the patients and/or
users.
9.1.4.1. Use and Infection Control of the Probe
No neurosurgical treatments or examinations should be carried out on
a patient with
-Jakob disease. If the probe has been used on such a patient, it cannot be
sterilized by any method whatsoever.
Sufficient washing and disinfecting must be carried out to prevent infection. This is the
responsibility
of the user who manages and maintains the disinfection procedures for the
equipment. Always use legally approved detergents.
The ultrasonographic image scanner uses ultrasound, and makes direct contact with the patient
when in use. Depending on the types of examinations, such contact can be made to a wide
variety of locations, including the ordinary skin or the location of blood transfusion during a
surgical procedure.
The most effective method of preventing infection among patients is to use each probe only
once. However, probes may need to be reused, as they are complex in design and expensive.
Consequently, the safety instructions must be followed carefully in order to minimize the risk of
infection among patients.
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