Hitachi UST-5550, Instruction Manual

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MN1-5575 Rev. 11
Probe
③
Gently insert the tip of the probe into the insertion opening
of the protect tube.
④
During surgery, the probe is in direct contact with the inner
organs. An image of the region of interest is displayed on the
monitor of the ultrasound diagnostic instrument. For details
on displaying and adjusting the screens, see the documenta-
tion supplied with the ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
Warning
Be sure to wear sterilized medical gloves during handling and preparing the equipment.
Handling of the equipment with your bare hands expose the patient to a risk of infection.
Always use a protective tube.
If the probe is damaged during operation, the patient can be injured.
Use a trocar outer sheath that is the right size for the protective tube.
When the trocar outer sheath is not the right size, the tube can be loose or difficult to insert and could
result in a hazardous situation. Use a trocar outer sheath with a diameter of 12 mm and prepare it
before operation.
Attach the protective tube correctly to the trocar outer sheath.
The patient can be injured if the protective tube moves unexpectedly or comes off during the
operation. Also, if the cap is not attached correctly, the filled gas inside the patient's body will be
released, making it difficult to perform the procedure.
Do not try to forcibly perform operations.
Excessive force cause injury to the patient. If an abnormal resistance force is felt, stop use of the
equipment.
Caution
Scan for the minimum length of time necessary for the diagnosis and at the lowest suitable output.
There is the possibility that the patient’s internal tissues could be affected.
For details about the acoustic output, please refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound
diagnostic instrument.
Do not touch the connector terminal pin of the probe.
The probe may deteriorate or be damaged due to electrostatic discharge.
Do not touch the electronic probe connecting socket of the diagnostic instrument and the patient at
the same time.
It can cause electric shock to the patient.
Note
Before inserting the probe into the body, confirm the angle marker position when the deflection portion is
straight. When the probe is used for an extended period of time, the deflection portion may not be straightened.