Endoscopic examinations are an important part of advanced treatment for a number of internal ailments. Some of these can be minor issues that are handled through medicine. Others require more extensive looks, treatments, or even surgeries to remove obstructions or tumors.
The Task of the Endoscopic Camera
That’s why it’s crucial to maintain the operational status of your endoscopic camera. This instrument provides the most accurate views of the problem areas for review by specialists with the knowledge to determine their severity.
The thorough examination of the images determines the next course of action in diagnosis and treatment. However, what if it isn’t working? Perhaps the images aren’t as clear as they once were. Alternatively, you see dark areas where the camera blacked out. Or, the guiding light has dimmed so the images you see aren’t distinguishable. These downgrades in service can cause misdiagnosis of a serious problem.
The Next Steps to Take
When you start seeing these problems, you need to pinpoint where they’re occurring. Before sending it to a company that deals with endoscope repair services, there are some self-troubleshooting steps to take.
First, check the connection at the computer end of the camera. Instead of the camera’s cable, the issue could be the port itself. A system reboot may be required. If that doesn’t help, then a driver update might need to take place on the computer port.
If everything works on the computer, the next step is to examine the camera. Test in an external area (outside of the body) to see if the light works and the camera picks up clear images. If so, the next check is on the cable itself to see if there are any frays or tears that are causing the disruption of service once it’s stretched internally for an examination.
Once it’s determined that the issue is with the camera, then you need to ship it off to a company like Benjamin Biomedical. They will restore your camera to working condition or, if beyond repair, replace it with a new model so you can continue accurate diagnoses.