GE Venue 50, Основное руководство пользователя

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Introduction/Safety
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Venue 50
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Basic User Manual
Direction 5446729-100 English Rev. 7
Related Hazards (continued)
Biological
Hazard
For patient and personnel safety, be aware of biological
hazards while performing invasive procedures. To avoid the
risk of disease transmission:
• Use protective barriers (gloves and probe sheaths)
whenever possible. Follow sterile procedures when
appropriate.
• Thoroughly clean probes and reusable accessories after
each patient examination and disinfect or sterilize as
needed. Refer to
Probes and Biopsy for probe use and
care instructions.
• Follow all infection control policies established by your
office, department or institution as they apply to personnel
and equipment.
CAUTION
Contact with natural rubber latex may cause a severe
anaphylactic reaction in persons sensitive to the natural latex
protein. Sensitive operators and patients must avoid contact
with these items. Refer to package labeling to determine latex
content and FDA’s March 29, 1991 Medical Alert on latex
products.