GE Logiq P5 User Manual

Preparing for a Biopsy
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Displaying the Guidezone (continued)
 Figure 17-8. Biopsy Guidezones for the 10L Probe
1.  1 cm increments
2.  5 cm increments
The biopsy guidezone represents a path of the needle. The dots 
which make up the guidezones is the depth readout where: 
•  Yellow represent 1 cm increments. 
•  Red represents 5 cm increments.
The display should be carefully monitored during a biopsy for 
any needle deviation from the center...

Probes and Biopsy
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Displaying the Guidezone (continued)
The needle may vary from the center line or guidezone for 
various reasons:
•  Needle barrel to needle clearance or strength.
•  Bracket manufacturing tolerance.
•  Needle deflection due to tissue resistance.
•  Needle size chosen. Thinner needles may deflect more.
NOTE:  Although the multi-angle guides are compatible with the Civco 
Ultrapro and Ultrapro II, it is recommended the...

Preparing for a Biopsy
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Preparing the Biopsy Guide Attachment
Convex, Sector and Linear probes have optional biopsy guide 
attachments for each probe.  The guide consists of a non-
disposable bracket to attach to the probe, disposable needle clip 
to attach to the bracket, sheath, gel (sterile gel if necessary) and 
disposable needle barrels.
The disposable needle barrels are available for a variety of 
needle sizes.
CAUTIONPlease refer to the...

Probes and Biopsy
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Fixed Needle Guide Assembly
Identify the appropriate biopsy guide bracket by matching the 
label on the bracket with the probe to be used.
Orient the bracket so that the needle clip attachment will be on 
the same side as the probe orientation mark (ridge).
 Figure 17-9. Probe/Bracket Alignment
1. Probe Orientation Mark
2. Bracket
Attach the biopsy bracket to the probe by sliding the bracket 
over the end of the probe until it...

Preparing for a Biopsy
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Fixed Needle Guide Assembly (continued)
Snap the fixed or adjustable needle clip onto the biopsy guide 
bracket.
 Figure 17-11. Fixed Needle Clip Attachment
1. Sheath
Choose the desired gauge (size) needle barrel.  Twist it back 
and forth to remove it from the plastic tree.
 Figure 17-12. Needle Barrels
1 

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Fixed Needle Guide Assembly (continued)
Place the needle barrel into the needle clip with the desired 
gauge facing the needle clip and snap into place.
 Figure 17-13. Needle Barrel Installation
CAUTIONEnsure that all guide parts are seated properly prior to 
perfoming a biopsy. 

Preparing for a Biopsy
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Multi-Angle Biopsy Guide Assembly
Scan the patient and identify the target for biopsy. Move the 
probe to locate the target to the center of the image. Enable  the 
system biopsy guidezone and try guidezone angles A1 to A3 to 
decide the best angle setting for needle path.
Identify the appropriate biopsy guide bracket by matching the 
label on the bracket with the probe to be used.
 Figure 17-14. 3cb Multi-Angle Biopsy...

Probes and Biopsy
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Multi-Angle Biopsy Guide Assembly (continued)
Pull up on the knob to freely move the needle guide attachment. 
Align the knob with the selected position of the needle guide 
attachment from MBX1, MBX2 and MBX3, to match the 
guidezone display on the ultrasound system.
 Figure 17-16. Select the angle position
1. Pull up
Push the knob down into the desired slot to secure the angle 
position of the needle guide attachment....

Preparing for a Biopsy
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Multi-Angle Biopsy Guide Assembly (continued)
Place an adequate amount of coupling gel on the face of the 
probe.
Place the proper sanitary sheath tightly over the probe and 
biopsy bracket.  Use the rubber bands supplied to hold the 
sheath in place.
 Figure 17-18. Applying Sanitary Sheath
Snap the needle clip onto the biopsy guide bracket.
 Figure 17-19. Fixing the Needle Clip Attachment
1. Sheath
Push the locking...

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Multi-Angle Biopsy Guide Assembly (continued)
Choose the desired gauge (size) needle barrel.  Twist it back 
and forth to remove it from the plastic tree.
 Figure 17-21. Needle Barrel Selection
Place the needle barrel into the needle clip with the desired 
gauge facing the needle clip and snap into place.
 Figure 17-22. Needle Barrel Installation
CAUTIONEnsure that all guide parts are seated properly prior to 
perfoming a...