Maintaining the Defibrillator
Cleaning and Sterilizing the Internal Paddles
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o Soap and water
o Chlorine bleach (30 ml/l water)
o Ammonia-based cleaners
o Keep the outside of the instrument clean and free of dust and dirt. Clean the
paddles thoroughly to prevent build-up of dried electrolyte paste.
o Do Not allow any fluids to penetrate the instrument case. Avoid pouring fluid
on the unit while cleaning.
o Do Not use abrasive cleaners, or strong solvents such as acetone, or acetone-
based compounds.
o Clean the display screen carefully. It is especially sensitive to rough handling
and subject to scratching.
o Do not steam sterilize the monitoring leads, submerge them for prolonged
periods, or heat them above 50ºC. If metallic surfaces become oxidized, clean
them with a very light abrasive (toothpaste). Do not use highly abrasive
cleaners such as steel wool or silver polish.
o Do not steam or gas sterilize the external paddle set.
8Cleaning and Sterilizing the Internal Paddles
o Clean the electrode surface and handle with standard hospital solution.
o Do not use acetone and ammonia-based cleaners.
o Use a small, soft brush with cleaning solution to clean any contamination from
the electrode surface and edges.
o Before sterilizing, clean any excessive residue which accumulates on the
handles or electrode surfaces.
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