GE Logiq P5 User Manual

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LOGIQ 5 Features (continued)
Table 17-4: Probe Features (continued)
Probe 
Application
P2DP6D
Coded 
Harmonics
B-Flow
Coded Contrast
LOGIQ View
Virtual Convex
Easy 3D
Advanced 3D 
Anatomical M
M Color Flow
Tru Access
Biopsy
Non-Imaging 
CWXX 

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Specifications
Table 17-5: System Probe Definitions
Probe Designation
Center Image 
Frequency [MHz]Doppler Frequency
NormalPenetration
3C 3.8 3.3 2.5
3.5C 3.5 3.3 2.0
5C 5.0 5.0 4.0
E8C 6.5 5.0 4.0
7L 5.0 5.0 4.0
10L 6.5 6.67 5.0
12L 8.8 6.67 5.0
3S 2.0 2.0 1.67
8C 7.0 6.67 5.0
Table 17-6: System Probe Definitions (CW)
Probe DesignationFrequency
P2D 2 MHz
P6D 5 MHz 

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Probe Usage
For details on connecting, activating, deactivating, 
disconnecting, transporting and storing the probes, See ‘Probes’ 
for more information.
Care and Maintenance
Inspecting probes
Perform After
Each UseInspect the probes lens, cable, and casing.  Look for any 
damage that would allow liquid to enter the probe.  If any 
damage is found, do not use the probe until it has been 
inspected and repaired/replaced by a GE...

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Probe Safety
Handling precautions 
Electrical shock hazard 
Mechanical hazards 
WARNINGUltrasound probes are highly sensitive medical instruments 
that can easily be damaged by improper handling.  Use care 
when handling and protect from damage when not in use.  DO 
NOT use a damaged or defective probe.  Failure to follow 
these precautions can result in serious injury and equipment 
damage.
Electical
HazardThe probe is driven...

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Special handling instructions
Using protective sheaths
Instructions.  Custom made sheaths are available for each 
probe.  Each probe sheath kit consists of a flexible sheath used 
to cover the probe and cable and elastic bands used to secure 
the sheath.
Sterile probe sheaths are supplied as part of biopsy kits for 
those probes intended for use in biopsy procedures.  In addition 
to the sheath and elastic bands, there are...

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E8C Probe Handling Precautions
If the sterilization solution comes out of the E8C probe, please 
follow the cautions below.
CAUTIONSterilant Exposure to Patient (e.g., Cidex)—Contact with a 
sterilant to the patient’s skin or mucous membrane may cause 
an inflammation. If this happens, refer to the sterilant’s 
instruction manual.
Sterilant Exposure from Probe Handle to Patient (e.g., 
Cidex)—DO NOT allow the sterilant to...

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Probe handling and infection control
This information is intended to increase user awareness of the 
risks of disease transmission associated with using this 
equipment and provide guidance in making decisions directly 
affecting the safety of the patient as well as the equipment user.
Diagnostic ultrasound systems utilize ultrasound energy that 
must be coupled to the patient by direct physical contact.  
Depending on the type...

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Probe Cleaning Process
Cleaning probes
Perform After 
Each UseTo clean the probe:
1.  Disconnect the probe from the ultrasound console and 
remove all coupling gel from the probe by wiping with a soft 
cloth and rinsing with flowing water. 
2.  Wash the probe with mild soap in lukewarm water.  Scrub 
the probe as needed using a soft sponge, gauze, or cloth to 
remove all visible residue from the probe surface. Prolonged...

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Cleaning probes (continued)
 Figure 17-6. Probe Immersion Levels
1. Fluid Level
2. Aperature
3.  Contact face within Patient Environment
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3C
3.5C
5CE8C
7L
10L12L
3S
P2D
P6D 

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Disinfecting probes
Perform After 
Each UseUltrasound probes can be disinfected using liquid chemical 
germicides. The level of disinfection is directly related to the 
duration of contact with the germicide. Increased contact time 
produces a higher level of disinfection.
The following high level disinfectant agents have been approved 
for use with all probes:
• Cidex OPA
• Cidex
Cidex Plus has been approved for the 8C...