Preventive Maintenance Tips for Ultrasound Systems

In order to keep your Ultrasound System equipment at peak performance and increase uptime of your machine, regular Preventive Maintenance is crucial.

ALL ultrasound systems need regular Preventive Maintenance performed by trained technicians. By cleaning the system air filters and the internal electronics, checking for signs of potential problems, and confirming accuracy of images, you can keep your systems running more efficiently and lasting longer.

Below you will find some preventative maintenance tips your Ultrasound System:

• Produce clear Phantom Images of probe measuring respective markings for accuracy
• Determine any existing problems or issues with system
• Check error logs, clear logs, run Diagnostic tests, evaluate errors
• Inspect system controls, power cord and cables for cracks, cuts, wear
• Inspect probes for damage or wear
• Perform system and transducer electrical safety checks 
• Clean transducers
• Clean hardcopy devices
• Verify performance of imaging and non-imaging transducers
• Check/replace backup battery
• Backup system presets
• Clean all external surfaces
• Clean all filters
• Check system and power supply fans
• Clean CRT and verify performance
• Clean and inspect keyboard, trackball, and electronics
• Perform keyboard/control panel tests, check lamps
• Check peripherals for functionality and clean
• Verify complete system operation

Keep in mind that different manufacturers may have unique specifications for Preventative Maintenance depending on the model.  It is also important that you record all findings on a Preventative Maintenance Report for future reference.

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