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1. Wash parts in warm water and mild soap solution.
2. Rinse parts thoroughly in clean, warm water (tap water is fine)。
3. Eternity recommends that you inspect all parts at every cleaning. Replace any damaged
parts.。
4. Whenever you replace parts on the ventilator, make sure it can work in a good condition before
connect it to patient.
Caution:
Follow the soap manufacturer‟s instructions. Exposure to soap solution that is more highly
concentrated than necessary can shorten the useful life of the products. Soap residue can
cause blemishes or fine cracks, especially on parts exposed to elevated temperatures during
sterilization.
Warning:
To avoid any risk of infection for hospital staff or other patients, clean and disinfect ventilator
after use. Follow all accepted hospital procedures for disinfecting contaminated parts
(protective clothing, eyewear, etc.).
6.1.2 Disinfection and sterilization
Do not disinfect, sterilize, or reuse single-patient use or disposable products. When sterilizing
tubing, coil it in a large loop, avoiding kinks or crossing tubing. The tubing lumen should be free of
any visible droplets prior to wrapping.
6.1.3 Disinfecting/Cleaning/Sterilizing Schedule
Recommended
cleaning
intervals)
Disinfecting and cleaning
mobile stand,
circuit support
arm,
gas supply hoses
Patient circuit,
Y-piece,
water traps,
collecting jar
after each patient
weekly
This table serves as a guideline only. Always follow accepted hospital procedures and guidelines
for cleaning and disinfecting.
After disinfecting/cleaning: sterilize at 134 °C. Otherwise risk of malfunction due to residual