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20R3 User Guide (16-01278-EN-07) Endorectal Imaging
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Inserting the Transducer and Single-Use Water Standoff System
Do not use
together with
a rectosig-
moidoscope
NOTE:
The single-use water standoff system is not designed for use with a
rectosigmoidoscope.
Single-use
water
standoff
system
Aspirate enough water from the water standoff system to allow for easy insertion of
the transducer. Re-apply gel to the outside of the water standoff system before you
insert the transducer in the cavity. This ensures optimal contact between the
transducer and the rectal wall. Insert the transducer in the cavity and refill the water
standoff system slowly with water.
Before imaging, make sure the knob on the water dispense tube is locked to avoid
water leakage.
Imaging
To start imaging, press the
Start/Stop/Capture
button on the underside of the
transducer handle. Image the exposed area. (For a 3D image, see “3D Imaging” on
page 23.)
If you have not imaged the entire object of interest in the first pass, pull the
transducer back another 4–6 cm, and image again.
Removing the Reusable Water Standoff System from the Patient
Reusable
water
standoff
system
1
When you have completed the examination, empty the water from the water
standoff cover, using a syringe.
2
Release the wire clip from the rectosigmoidoscope.
3
Withdraw the transducer.
4
Then withdraw the rectosigmoidoscope.
Removing the Single-Use Water Standoff System from the Patient
Single-use
water
standoff
system
To remove the water standoff system:
1
When you have completed the examination, empty the water from the water
standoff cover, using a syringe.
2
Withdraw the transducer and remove the outer cover by pulling it inside out up
over the transducer tip.
WARNING Colo-w4
To avoid tissue damage, always perform a thorough rectoscopy before doing an endorectal
imaging.
WARNING
Colo-w5
To avoid misinterpreting structures in the ultrasound image, you must identify possible
artifacts in the ultrasound image created by the seams on the UA0048 single-use water
standoff system.