6 Transesophageal Transducer
6 - 18 Instructions for Use
Exam Procedures (V7M)
To use the V7M transducer during a transesophageal echocardiogram:
1. Remove dentures, if present, and place them in a protected area until after the procedure.
2. Place a transducer sheath on the transducer, if needed.
3. Place a bite guard around the distal end of the transducer.
4. Ensure that the friction brake is unlocked and the flex control is in the neutral position
before inserting the transducer so that the transducer can bend to accommodate the path
of the esophagus.
5. Place the transducer in the patient's mouth, and secure the bite guard into place before
further advancing the transducer.
6. As necessary, adjust the anterior/posterior deflection using the flex control. Position the
transducer for optimal acoustical contact and for viewing the required scan plane.
7. When good acoustic contact is made, engage the friction brake.
8. Rotate the array rotation control to adjust the imaging scan plane.
9. Unlock the friction brake and move the flex control to the neutral position:
– to acquire new echocardiographic views that require advancing or withdrawing the
transducer.
– to change the deflection.
10. Unlock the friction brake and move the flex control to the neutral position to remove the
transducer.
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