User's Manual

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•TheDELETEkeydeletesthecharacterrightofthepointer.
3 (Optional)Na vigateamongtextfields:
•ClickNexttoadvancetothenextfield.
•ClickPrevtoreturntotheprevious field.
4 Toexitthekeyboard,clickoneofthefollowing:
• OKtosavechanges.
• 2Dtosavechangesanddisplay2Dimaging.
Preparing transducers
Acousticcouplinggelmustbeusedduringexams.Althoughmostgelsprovidesuitable
acousticcoupling,somegelsareincompatiblewithsometransducermaterials.SonoSite
recommendsAquasonic
®
gelandprovidesasamplewiththesystem.
Forgeneraluse,applyaliberalamountofgelbetweenthetransducerandthebody.For
invasiveorsurgicaluse,installatransducersheath.
WARNING:
Some transducer sheaths contain natural rubber latex and talc, which can cause
allergic reactions in some individuals. Refer to 21 CFR 801.437, User labeling for
devices that contain natural rubber.
Some gels and sterilants can cause an allergic reaction on some individuals.
Caution:
To avoid damage to the transducer, use only gels recommended by SonoSite.
Using gels other than the one recommended by SonoSite can damage the
transducer and void the warranty. If you have questions about gel compatibility,
contact SonoSite or your local representative.
SonoSite recommends that you clean transducers after each use. See “Cleaning
and disinfecting transducers” on page 41.
WARNING:
To prevent contamination, the use of sterile transducer sheaths and sterile
coupling gel is recommended for clinical applications of an invasive or surgical
nature. Do not apply the transducer sheath and gel until you are ready to
perform the procedure.