12-6 Probes and Biopsy
12.1.4 Wearing the Transducer Sheath
A transducer sheath must be installed over the transducer before performing examination.
Probe sheaths are available for use with all clinical situations where infection is a concern.
A probe sheath must be installed over the probe before performing intra-cavity or biopsy
examination. Use a commercially available transducer sheath.
To order a transducer sheath, you may contact:
CIVCO Medical Instruments Co.
102 First Street South, Kalona, IA 52247-9589 USA
Tel: 1-319-656-4447
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.civco.com
CAUTION:
1. Be sure to cover the probe with a new (unused) probe sheath
to prevent infection during examination. If the package of a
probe sheath is open or broken, the sterilization of the probe
sheath may not be sufficient. DO NOT use such a probe
sheath.
2.
The sheath (cover) contains natural rubber latex and talc that
can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
3.
DO NOT use an expired probe sheath. Before using probe
sheaths, verify whether the term of validity has expired.
Method (for reference only):
1. Place an appropriate amount of gel inside
the sheath or on the transducer acoustic lens.
Poor imaging may result if no gel is used
2. Insert the transducer into the sheath. Pull
the sheath tightly over transducer acoustic
lens to remove wrinkles and air bubbles,
taking care to avoid puncturing the sheath.
3. Secure the sheath with the enclosed elastic
bands.
4. Inspect the sheath to ensure there are no
holes or tears.
