Chapter 5. Probes 5 - 15
Probe Precautions
CAUTION
■ Do not apply mechanical shocks 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 for cracks, broken parts, leaks and sharp edges. If there is any damage, immediately
stop using the probe and contact Samsung Medison’s servicing department. Using damaged
probes may result in electric shocks and other hazards to the patients and/or users.
▌ Use and Infection Control of the Probe
No neurosurgical treatments or examinations should be carried out on a patient
with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (critical brain disease caused by virus). 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 it 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 surgery.
The most effective method to prevent 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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