User's Manual

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InnoSight Ultrasound System
Operator Safety 
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Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive ultrasound scanning has been associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and related
musculoskeletal problems Some investigators have looked at a large population of sonographers with
different types of equipment An article, with feedback from a smaller geographical area, makes the
following recommendations:
Maintain your joints in optimum positions with a balanced posture while scanning
Allow frequent breaks to give soft tissue a chance to recuperate from awkward positions and repetitive
movement
Avoid gripping the transducer with excessive force
Repetitive Strain References
Pike, I, et al Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Related Work and Personal Factors Among
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ournal of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Vol 13,No : 219-22,
September 199
Necas, M Musculoskeletal Symptomatology and Repetitive Strain Injuries in Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
, 266-22, November/December 1996
Philips Transducers
Use only transducers that are approved by Philips for use with your Philips ultrasound system See Clinical
Applications and Transducers on page 31 for a list of the transducers that are compatible with your
system In the United States, the FDA 1(k) regulatory clearance for use of the product is applicable only
when Philips-manufactured transducers are connected to the system
Glutaraldehyde Exposure
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a regulation
covering levels of acceptable glutaraldehyde exposure in the working environment Philips does not sell
glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants with its products, but this type of disinfectant is recommended for the
disinfection of transducers used in TEE, intraoperative, endocavity, and biopsy procedures To reduce the
presence of glutaraldehyde fumes in the air, be sure to use a covered or ventilated soaking basin Such
systems are commercially available The most-current information about disinfection products and Philips
transducers can be found on the Philips Transducer Care website:
wwwPhilipscom/transducercare
Infection Control
Issues related to infection control affect the operator and the patient Follow the infection-control
procedures established in your facility for the protection of both the staff and the patient
Removing Blood and Infectious Material from the System
It is important to clean and maintain the ultrasound system and peripherals If the equipment has come in
contact with blood or infectious material, clean and disinfect the system and peripherals according to the
instructions in Chapter 11 System Maintenance
Disposable Drape
If you believe contamination of the system might occur during an exam, Philips recommends that you take
universal precautions and cover the system with a disposable drape Consult your facility’s rules regarding
equipment use in the presence of infectious disease