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15. OPERATING THE SITE~RITE® 8 ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
The basic steps for operating the system in a procedure are as follows:
1.
Turn on the system (by pressing the power switch on the upper left side of the system).
2.
Verify the battery change is sufficient for the procedure; otherwise, connect the power adapter to the Site~Rite® 8
Ultrasound System.
3.
Enter patient information as needed.
4.
Position the patient and perform ultrasound assessment.
5.
Apply conductive gel and probe covers per the Site~Rite® Probe Cover Instructions for Use. Refer to all
notes
,
cautions
, and
warnings
at the end of this section. To drape the probe for sterile use, do the following:
a.
Place the probe in the holder
b.
Apply a layer of ultrasonic coupling gel on the acoustic window of the probe head
c.
Make sure that the prove cover is fully rolled up
d.
Place the probe cover over the probe head, being careful not to wipe off the coupling gel
e.
Cover the probe and cable with the probe cover
f.
Smooth the probe cover over the acoustic window of the probe head to remove any air bubbles or folds in the
cover
g.
Use the latex-free poly-bands to hold the probe cover in place
h.
Apply a layer of sterile coupling gel to the covered acoustic window
6.
Attach needle guide to the probe, if needed, as described in the Site~Rite® Needle Guide and Pinpoint™ GT Needle
Guide Instructions for Use.
7.
Adjust the image, as necessary.
8.
Perform the procedure.
9.
After use, the probe cover should be removed and disposed according to the facility protocol. For cleaning the system,
refer to “Cleaning and Disinfecting the Equipment,” Section 17.
Warning:
When using Site~Rite® Needle Guides and Pinpoint™ GT Needle Guides, use the sterile legally marketed
plastic probe cover in the kit with the needle guides. To ensure proper performance, follow the Site~Rite®
Needle Guide and Pinpoint™ GT Needle Guide Instructions for Use.
Caution:
When using the Site~Rite® Ultrasound System probe in a sterile environment, the probe and part of the probe
cable must be covered with a sterile, acoustically transparent plastic probe cover.
Caution:
Some Commercially available probe covers contain latex. Natural rubber latex may cause allergic reactions.
Refer to the US FDA alert titled: “Medical Alert: Allergic Reactions to Latex –Containing Medical Devices,”
issued March 29, 1991. Bard Access Systems distributes sterile probe covers and needle-guide kits that are not
made with natural rubber latex.
Caution:
Always snap the needle guides on the probe hook. Do not slide the needle guide on to the needle guide hook,
as the sterile cover may tear.
Note:
To purchase Site~Rite® Needle Guide, Pinpoint™ GT Needle Guides, and Probe Covers, contact Bard Access
Systems Customer Service at: 1-800-545-0890 or visit our website at: www.bardaccess.com.
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