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4-5. Display of Puncture Guideline
The puncture guideline can be displayed by dot marks. Please refer to the documentation supplied with the ultrasound
diagnostic instrument for how to display the puncture guideline on the image.
Warning
During puncture operation, display an appropriate puncture guideline on the monitor of the ultrasound
diagnostic instrument.
Puncturing without showing the puncture guideline may lead to the puncture at unintended parts.
Display the puncture guideline as an aid in determining the puncturing direction.
Warning
Carefully read the usage precautions in the documentation supplied with the puncture adapter.
Make preparations before use.
Puncture must be performed by a skilled doctor.
Improper puncture can injure the patient. Puncture must be performed by a doctor who is skilled and
has a thorough knowledge of puncture operations under ultrasound guide.
The puncture adapter must be cleaned and sterilized before use.
Perform the reprocessing procedure immediately after use, otherwise there is a risk of infection.
Note that the puncture adapter is not sterilized at the factory. Clean, disinfect, and sterilize it prior to
the first use.
Wear sterile medical gloves when puncturing.
Puncture with the bare hands can expose the patient or operator to a risk of infection.
The puncture adapter must be correctly attached to the probe.
If the adapter is not correctly attached to the probe, it can be detached from the probe during operation
and this can result in injury to the patient. For details about how to attach the puncture adapter, see the
documentation supplied with the puncture adapter.
Sterilize the puncture adapter and the needle before use.
Non sterile items can cause an infection. For details about sterilization procedure for the puncture
adapter, see the documentation supplied with the puncture adapter.
Guideline
Figure 7 Puncture Guideline
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