Reprocessing (CPAP)
1. Disassembly
Separate the parts according to the picture.
Breathing circuit
PEEP Chamber
Temperature Sensor Cable
Process using steps 2 and 3A/3B.
Process using step 4 only.
Reprocessing (CPAP)
2. Cleaning
Do not include the temperature sensor cable in this step.
The following equipment is needed for cleaning:
Mild
Detergent
Cleaning
Brush
Clean
Cloth
Sink
or Bucket
Distilled
Water
If distilled water is not available, boiled water that has been cooled to tepid
may be used.
If you do not allow the parts to dry, the autoclave and chemical disinfection
steps may not be effective.
Fill a sink or large bucket with distilled water and add mild detergent to form a
detergent solution.
One by one, submerge each part in the solution and wipe down with a cloth until
the big end of the brush to clean inside the breathing tubes, PEEP column, and the
After cleaning, rinse all of the parts in a large amount of distilled water to remove
any residue from the cleaning process. Make sure that all surfaces are thoroughly
After rinsing, leave all of the parts to dry completely before proceeding to the next
step.
A.
B.
C.
D.