Cleaning and Disinfection
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23.4.2 Cleaning and Disinfection of other accessories
23.4.2.1 Cleaning
Cleaning steps:
1) Use a soft cloth dipped with an appropriate amount of detergent to wipe the accessories. Do not immerse.
2) Use a soft, dry cloth to remove residual detergent.
3) Put the accessories in a cool, well-ventilated environment to air-dry it.
See the table below for detergents recommended:
ECG cable, Temperature sensor, IBP cable
extender, CO
2
extended cable, C.O. cable,
and O
2
cable
Comen SpO
2
, Masimo SpO
2
and Nellcor
SpO
2
sensor and cable extender
23.4.2.2 Disinfection
Disinfection steps:
1) Dampen a soft cloth with disinfectant and wipe the accessories.
2) Use a soft, dry cloth to remove residual detergent.
3) Air-dry thoroughly before use
Note: sodium hypochlorite may discolor the cables.
See the table below for recommended disinfectants: