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Chapter 8 Cleaning/Disinfecting/Storing Cleaning the Equipment and Sensors
Fan Filter
The main unit incorporates a fan. Check it periodically and when it gets dusty, clean the filter. The filter can be
detached. Make sure to attach it properly after cleaning.
After cleaning the filter with neutral detergent, dry it completely before attaching. If the
moisture is remained on the filter, it may damage the equipment.
After cleaning the filter, make sure to reattach it to the equipment. If the equipment is used
without the filter, it may damage the equipment.
NIBP Cuff and Air Hose
To clean the cuff shell, remove the bladder and wash it using neutral detergent. Make sure that the cuff is dry before
placing back the bladder inside.
For procedure to clean/disinfect the reusable cuff, refer to the instruction manual for the respective cuff.
Do not reuse/resterilize the disposable cuff.
After washing, ensure the size indication on the bladder and cuff shell match. Make sure that
the cuff hose is threaded through one of the hose openings in the cuff.
BP Transducer
Disinfect the blood pressure transducers according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Do not reuse / re-sterilize the disposable type transducers.
SpO
2
Sensor
Disinfect the SpO
2
sensor according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Do not reuse/resterilize the disposable SpO
2
sensor.
Nellcor Sensor
Do not soak the sensor in water or antiseptic solution.
Wipe the DURASENSOR with disinfectant such as 70% alcohol. Do not sterilize by irradiation, steam, or
ethylene oxide.
OxiMax is a single-patient use type sensor. Do not reuse or resterilize.
Masimo Sensor
Do not soak the sensor or patient cable in water or antiseptic solution.
(Sensors and connectors are not water-proof.)
Do not sterilize the sensors and cables by irradiation, steam, or ethylene oxide.
The Masimo disposable sensor can be reused on the same patient if the light emitting and receiving part is
clean, and if it is still adhesive to the skin.
For most of the sensors, the adhesiveness will return by cleaning the sensor with alcohol and completely drying
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