14 Probes and Biopsy
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6. Align the tip of the biopsy bracket with the left and right grooves on the head of the probe.
7. Hold the tip of the bracket and the head of the probe, and push the other end of the bracket towards the probe to
attach it on the probe.
8. Insert the biopsy needle into the guide tube.
9. Check if the bracket has been rmly attached to the probe. If it is loose, reattach the biopsy bracket.
10. Unfold another probe sheath, and apply an appropriate amount of coupling gel into the sheath.
11. Hold the probe attached with the biopsy bracket, and unroll the sheath onto the probe and attached biopsy
bracket.
14.2.3 Preparing for a Biopsy
Before and after using a rectal or transvaginal probe to perform a biopsy, you should clean and sterilize the probe
and all the biopsy accessories. Otherwise, it may cause a infection risk to the next patient who uses the probe and
accessories.
You should prepare the following items before performing the biopsy.
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New, straight, biopsy needle
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Sterilized container of sterile and degassed water
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Probe attached with biopsy needle
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Activated biopsy guidelines
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Sterile probe sheath
14.2.4 Verifying the Biopsy Bracket
NOTE:
Ensure the biopsy bracket is properly attached to the compatible probe before the verication.
Perform the following steps:
1. Tap
Biopsy
on the touch screen to in a real time scan of B-mode.
2. Immerse the probe head into the degassed water.
3. Insert the biopsy needle into the maximum depth of the water.
4. Verify that the path of the needle displays according to the guidelines shown on the image screen. After
verication, the needle guide is ready for use.
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