Chapter 9. Probes 9 - 17
Probe 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 +50C or higher.
The probe can be easily damaged by improper use or by coming into contact with certain
chemical substances. Always follow the instructions in the operation 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 service 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
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
Sufficient washing and disinfecting must be carried out in order 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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