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Sterile Probe Cover

Probe Cover · Ultrasound Probe Cover · Sterile Sleeve · Probe Sleeve · Transducer Cover · Sterile Equipment Bag

A long, clear, sterile plastic sleeve folded like a telescope, with a shaped end that fits over an ultrasound probe. Kits usually include a packet of sterile gel and rubber bands to hold the sleeve in place.

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  • What it’s for

    Lets a non-sterile ultrasound probe, wand or cable be used on the sterile fieldSTAIR-ul feeldAn area set up with sterile drapes and supplies, kept free of all germs, for a sterile procedure.Full entry . The probe goes inside the sleeve with sterile gel at the tip, and bands hold the sleeve in place. Pulled for intraoperativein-truh-OP-er-uh-tivHappening during surgery, from when the client is brought into the operating room until they are moved to recovery.intra- within, duringoperative of surgeryFull entry ultrasound (such as an epiaortic probe in heart surgery) and, as a sterile bag, for programming wands for implanted devices.

  • Lengths and variants

    Many lengths and widths to fit different probes. Usually polyurethane or similar soft plastic, latexLAY-teksNatural rubber made from the sap of the rubber tree, used in some gloves, catheters and other medical supplies.Full entry -free.

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  1. atris.com.au
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities. 2008, p. 20

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