IBP Monitoring
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Sterilization
îš„ Chemical Solution Sterilization
After finishing the cleaning, select an effective sterilant for chemical solution
sterilization of the operating room equipment. Buffered glutaraldehyde (e.g. Cidex
or Hospisept) is recommended. Do not use quaternary cationic detergents such as
zephiran chloride. If the whole unit is to be sterilized, immerse the transducer but
not the electrical connector into the sterilant for the recommended sterilizing period.
Ensure that the dome has been removed. Then rinse all transducer parts except the
electrical connector with sterilized water or saline. The transducer must be
thoroughly dried before storing.
îš„ Gas Sterilization
For more complete asepsis, use gas sterilization. The transducer should be
completely dry after cleaning. When ethylene oxide gas is used as the gas
disinfectant, follow the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
gas disinfectant.
NOTE
z The disinfectant temperature must not exceed 70°C (158°F). Plastics in
the pressure transducer may deform or melt above this temperature.
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