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11 Maintenance
Table 11-1. Decontamination methods for HAMILTON-G5 parts
Part (material) How to decontaminate Remarks
Ventilator exterior,
including housing,
basket, tray, gas
supply hoses, power
cord, modules
Wipe with an appropriate
bactericidal agent after
each patient use
DO NOT use alcohol as
a disinfectant. It does not
harm the ventilator but it
has not been proven to
be an effective bacteri-
cidal or bacteriostatic.
DO NOT clean the venti-
lator interior. This can
damage internal parts.
Touch screen Dampen a soft cloth with
isopropyl alcohol or a
nonabrasive glass cleaner
and wipe the screen.
Avoid using cleaners
other than glass cleaners.
DO NOT use any vinegar-
based solutions. Avoid
using gritty cloths.
Handle the touch screen
with care.
To permit cleaning press
Screen lock
.
Breathing tubes
(silicone rubber)
Steam autoclave,
chemically disinfect,
or ETO sterilize
Roll tubes into large coils.
DO NOT twist, kink, or
cross tubes when steriliz-
ing them. The tubing
lumen must not have
vapor or moisture before
wrapping for autoclaving.
Avoid exposing silicone
rubber breathing tubes to
grease, oil, silicone-based
lubricants, organic sol-
vents (benzene, ether,
ketone, and chlorinated
hydrocarbons), acids,
concentrated alkaline
cleaning products, and
phenols and derivatives.
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