FujiFilm SONOSITE X-PORTE, User Manual

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Safety 9-3
Promote comfortable shoulder and arm postures
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Keep your elbow close to your side.
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Relax your shoulders in a level position.
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Support your arm using a support cushion or pillow, or rest it on the bed.
Promote comfortable hand, wrist, and finger postures
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Hold the transducer lightly in your fingers.
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Minimize the pressure applied on the patient.
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Keep your wrist in a straight position.
Take breaks, exercise, and vary activities
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Minimizing scanning time and taking breaks can effectively allow your body to recover from physical
activity and help you avoid MSDs. Some ultrasound tasks may require longer or more frequent breaks.
However, simply changing tasks can help some muscle groups relax while others remain or become
active.
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Work efficiently by using the software and hardware features correctly.
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Keep moving. Avoid sustaining the same posture by varying your head, neck, body, arm, and leg positions.
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Do targeted exercises. Targeted exercises can strengthen muscle groups, which may help you avoid
MSDs. Contact a qualified health professional to determine stretches and exercises that are right for you.
Electrical safety
This system meets EN60601-1, Class I/internally-powered equipment requirements and Type BF
(transducers) and Type CF (ECG leads) isolated patient-applied parts safety requirements.
The system complies with the safety and EMC standards listed in the Standards section of this document.
Refer to
“Standards” on page 9-25.
For maximum safety observe the following warnings and cautions.
WARNINGS
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To avoid the risk of injury, do not operate the system in the presence of
flammable gases or anesthetics. Explosion can result.
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To avoid the risk of electrical shock or injury, do not open the system enclosures.
All internal adjustments and replacements must be made by a qualified
technician.