SSI-6000/SSI-5800/SSI-5500/SSI-5500BW
Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
1) The transducer should be protected with a probe sheath. If condoms are used,
they should be non-lubricated and non-medicated.
2) Practitioners should be aware that condoms have been shown to be less prone
to leakage than commercial probe covers, and have a six-fold enhanced AQL
(acceptable quality level) when compared to standard examination gloves. They
have an AQL equal to that of surgical gloves.
3) Users should be aware of latex-sensitivity issues and have available nonlatex-
containing barriers.
4. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE
1. For the protection of the patient and the health care worker, all endocavitary
examinations should be performed by the operator wearing gloves properly
throughout the ultrasound diagnostic process.
2. Gloves should be used to remove the condom or other barrier from the trans-
ducer and to wash the transducer as mentioned above.
3. As the probe sheath is removed, care should be taken not to contaminate the
probe with secretions from the patient. At the completion of the procedure,
hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water.
Note:
• Obvious rupture in condom integrity does NOT require modification of this
protocol.
• These guidelines take into account possible probe contamination due to
ruptures in the barrier sheath.
• In summary, high level disinfection of the endocavity probes should be
carried out routinely. Protective barrier is required for every examination to
avoid potential disease transmission.
• For all chemical disinfectants, PRECAUTIONS must be taken to protect
workers and patients from the toxicity of the disinfectant.
Reference:
Amis S, Ruddy M, Kibbler CC, Economides DL, MacLean AB. Assessment of con-
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