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Performing a Biopsy Procedure
WARNING
Thin needles can bend when entering tissue. Actual position must be verified by identifying
the echoes from the needle.
WARNING
Reverberation or other tissue artifacts may produce false needle images, which can cause
confusion in locating the actual needle image. Ensure the needle path is along the guideline,
and that you are not using a false needle image to locate the needle.
WARNING
When using a transducer with an infinite-angle biopsy guide, do not display a fixed-angle
biopsy guideline.
WARNING
Philips does not recommend anatomical survey of the prostate with the biopsy guide
attached.
1. Install the transducer cover and the biopsy guide according to the instructions provided
with the biopsy guide.
2. Select a new, straight needle that matches the needle-gauge size on the biopsy guide clip
you are using (if applicable), and select the guide channel on the biopsy guide.
3. Set the system imaging controls for the biopsy procedure.
4. Touch a preset.
5. Touch the 2D tab.
6. Touch Biopsy.
7. Orient the transducer to match image presentation. Use the orientation marker
8. If necessary, apply sterile acoustic coupling gel to the patient.
9. Begin scanning the patient. Position the transducer so that the puncture target is
intersected by the guideline on the display.
10. Do one of the following:
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For guides with a single angle, insert the needle into the needle guide groove closest to
the transducer.
Biopsy Guides
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