10. Maintenance, cleaning, disinfection
User Manual – PhysioGo.Lite Electro page 82 / 96
Cleaning and disinfection of the electrotherapy accessories
Leads and electrodes shall be cleaned with water and gentle soap or mild detergent, and then wiped with dry
cloth and left for complete drying. Electrodes shall be thoroughly cleaned after each treatment session.
Do not use wet or moist leads!
Electrodes shall be disinfected after each treatment session. To disinfect it is recommended to use 70 % alcohol
solution. It is recommended to use agent based on ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol e.g. Alpro Minuten Spray or
70% solution of spirit. After disinfection, accessories must be cleaned to avoid allergic reaction.
After each treatment session viscose electrode pads shall be accurately rinsed in clean water, if necessary it is
recommended to add some vinegar to the water to remove calcareous deposit. In this case viscose pads shall be
rinsed again in clean water. Viscose electrode covers and Velcro belts may be disinfected with 70 % solution of
spirit. It is also premised to use agent based on ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol e.g. Alpro Minuten Spray.
Viscose electrode covers can be also washed in boiling water by the time of 1 minute, after that it is
recommended to soak them in saline solution to improve conducting properties. Before immersion in the boiling
water, it is recommended to soak viscose pads in the cool water.
If the viscose covers have a material tear or damage to the seams, replace them with new ones.
NOTE: Used electrodes and viscose pads should be disposed of with hospital waste.
Cable condition control
To check the cable condition you may use the function available in setup mode Control functions – ”Electrodes
test”.
Special caution should be exercised due to the possibility of high current flow while testing cables. While
performing the test, do not touch the cable plug that is examined!
Step Description
2. Press the field
Select the tab Control functions
Select the tab Electrodes test
5.
Into socket A connect the patient cable which is going to be tested. Holding for the plastic covers close
to each other cable connectors. Additionally, you should move the cable near the plugs. Observe
the indication shown on the display. Press the button Run the test
6.
Evaluate the usage of cables according to instructions below:
Cable in good condition
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