Using the Transducer and Imaging Supplies
Potential Hazards
- Using highly repetitive motions and prolonged forceful hand exertions often in bent wrist postures when using the transducer can be a hazard. This increases the risk of injury to the hand, wrist and elbow.
- Exerting force while the forearm is rotated, especially if the wrist is bent inward (flexed) can increase the risk of injuries to the elbow.
- Supporting or moving equipment cables repeatedly for prolonged periods of time increases the risk of injury to the shoulder, arm and wrist.
- Repeatedly dragging or pulling the transducer cable during scanning motions creates resistance to transducer movement causing torque. Torque increases the amount of force the muscles of the forearms must exert, increasing the risk of injury to the hand, wrist, and elbow.
The user's wrist is bent and the arm is unsupported. The cord of the transducer creates drag on the transducer and increases the finger force which must be exerted.
Operator has wrist and forearm supported, hand comfortably draped around the transducer and cable brace in use, reducing torque on wrist.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-6. Supporting or moving equipment cables repeatedly for prolonged periods of time increases the risk of injury to the _____.
- back, legs, feet
- head, shoulder, and back
- shoulder, arm and wrist
- neck, back, and legs
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