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CAUTION
• DO NOT attempt to sterilize the interior of the
ventilator. DO NOT attempt to sterilize the
entire device with ETO gas.
• Exposure to sterilizing agents may reduce the
useful life of certain parts. Using more than one
sterilization technique on a single part may
damage a part.
NOTE:
Because sanitation practices vary among institutions,
HAMILTON MEDICAL cannot specify specific practices
that will meet all needs or be responsible for the effec-
tiveness of these practices. This manual only gives gen-
eral guidelines for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing.
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure the validity
and effectiveness of the actual methods used.
The following subsections provide general guidelines for clean-
ing and decontaminating parts. Table 11-1 tells you the specific
methods that are applicable to each device part. For parts not
supplied by HAMILTON MEDICAL, comply with the manufac-
turers’ guidelines. DO NOT attempt cleaning procedures unless
specified by HAMILTON MEDICAL or the original manufacturer.
After cleaning and decontaminating parts, perform any
required tests and calibrations described in Chapter 4, Tests,
calibrations, and utilities.
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