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4-6. When using the probe for neurosurgery applications
When using the probe in neurosurgery applications, please attach our recommended transducer cover to our sterilized
probe.
4-6-1. How to attach the transducer cover
Apply some sterilized echo jelly which is attached to our recommended transducer cover to the ultrasound
scanning surface of the sterilized probe. Then attach the transducer cover over the probe. Remove any bubbles
or wrinkles from the ultrasound scanning surface of the probe.
Apply some sterilized acoustic medium.
Transducer cover
Figure 15 How to attach the transducer cover
4-6-2. How to remove the transducer cover
(1) To prevent infection use surgical gloves to remove the used transducer cover from the probe.
(2) Dispose of the used surgical gloves and transducer cover in a manner that prevents infection and in
accordance with the rules of the medical facility.
4-6-3. Puncture
(1) Adjusting the size of the needle groove according to Section 4-3, and attaching the transducer cover
according to Section 4-6-1, attach the puncture adapter.
The method of attaching the puncture adapter is the same as described in Section 4-2
Transducer cover
Figure 16 Attach the puncture adapter 1
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