Here, i got a problem we didn't have the propriate disposable sterile protective sheath for laparoscopic ultrasound probe, we use the Arthroscopic sheath in replace. But it's difficult to restrain the bubble and handle the probe in this mean.
Theoretically, the probe can be sterilized before surgery, i am wondering if it bring incremental losses to the probe or not, and the better way to make sure the probe be sterillized?
The appendix is the picture of the laporascopic ultrasonograpic probe.
Check the probe manual for chemical sterilization, some probes may not be compatible for all solutions. Cidex may be an option, or you can use a sterilized arthroscopic sheat with plenty of good quality sterile jel inside. But there is always a risk of perforation of the sheath, so the probe must be sterilized anyway.
ultrasound manufacturers have to make money from probes, therefore it is not surprising to find out in time that the sterilizing solutions cause detrimental effects on the probes.