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11 Maintenance
Expiratory valve mem-
brane (silicone rubber)
Steam autoclave,
chemically disinfect,
or ETO sterilize
NOTE:
Inspect the mem-
brane for damage;
replace if necessary.
Replace after
30 autoclave cycles.
Nebulizer jar, reusable
(polysulfone)
Steam autoclave or
chemically disinfect
Expiratory valve cover
(polysulfone)
Y-piece
Water traps
Adapters
Connectors (polysul-
fone)
Temperature probe
housing (polysulfone
and silicone rubber)
Steam autoclave,
chemically disinfect,
or ETO sterilize
Solutions such as
Medizyme, Pyroneg, Con-
trol 3, Solution 2, and
CIDEX® have been tested
according to the manu-
facturers’ guidelines.
Other brand names with
similar active ingredients
may also be suitable.
DO NOT autoclave if
medications containing
chlorinated or aromatic
hydrocarbons are used.
Humidifier and cham-
ber
Temperature probe
Other accessories
Comply with the manu-
facturer’s guidelines
Small-bore tubing for
Paux measurement
Discard every 48 hours or
when changing breathing
circuit.
Table 11-1. Decontamination methods for HAMILTON-G5 parts
Part (material) How to decontaminate Remarks