OMNISOUND
®
3000C PRO USER MANUAL
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Use of Barriers - Intermediate Level Disinfection
The use of an all-purpose barrier film provides surface protection from cross-contamination resulting from a variety
of applications. This procedure should be used whenever dealing with non-intact skin or the chance of coming in
contact with bodily fluids. Barrier film is designed to cover any surface that may be touched during a patient
treatment to help prevent cross-contamination. Barrier film is for single-use only. The film is discarded after each
patient treatment. The procedure for use is as follows:
1.
Wash hands.
2.
Apply intermediate level disinfection prior to barrier application.
3.
Select and cut with clean scissors a length of plastic barrier film to fit over
the operatory surfaces of the Omnisound
®
3000C Pro
unit.
4.
Select and cut with clean scissors a 2-foot length of plastic sleeve and slide
it over the ultrasound handle and cable.
5.
Apply ultrasound gel into plastic transducer cover. Apply plastic cover
snugly, ensuring no air spaces between the transducer, gel, and plastic
cover. Pull plastic cover over transducer handle and securing plastic sheath
with rubber band ring.
6.
Prepare any items which may come in contatct with the therapist during
treatment, such as pens, assessment tools, cart handles, etc.
7.
Don gloves.
8.
Perform Ultrasound treatment.
9.
After treatment, remove gloves and wash hands.
10.
Don clean gloves and remove plastic barrier film from Omnisound
®
3000C Pro and discard.
11.
Remove plastic sleeve from cable by sliding it over the transducer head, and
discard.
12.
Carefully remove plastic transducer cover in an inside-out manner, ensuring
the outside of the plastic cover does not come in contact with the transducer.
Discard.
13.
Intermediate level disinfect the Omnisound
®
3000C Pro
unit prior to the next
treatment application.
