Start Up Check Of The Puncture Guide Tube; Visual Check; Mechanical Inspection; Mounting Of Rubber Boot - Hitachi C41RP Instruction Manual

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3-2. Start up check of the puncture guide tube

3-2-1. Visual check

Make sure the puncture guide tube is not in the abnormal condition listed below.
• Abnormalities seen in visual such as deformation, cracking, abnormal gaps, damage, foreign matter
adhering, clogged induction tube, sever discoloration.
• The holding clip can not close until the end.
• Loose screws which fix the holding clip.
• A spring of the holding clip is damaged.

3-2-2. Mechanical inspection

Check that the puncture guide tube mechanism while attached to the probe.
• The screws have no looseness, backlash, immobility, or other abnormalities.
• The puncture guide tube is firmly attached to the probe.
• There are no tears in the rubber boot.

3-2-3. Mounting of rubber boot

Cover the probe insertion portion with the rubber boot to prevent infection and then attach the puncture guide
tube over this.

3-2-4. Verification of operation

When puncturing under the ultrasonic guide, for safety reason, it is also recommended that you have a full
understanding of ultrasound diagnostic characteristics and conduct practice beforehand using a tub or similar
object.
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