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Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
Removing detergent solution from the
instrument/suction/balloon channels
1.
Attach the suction cleaning adapter to the endoscope. Connect the suction
tube from the suction pump to the suction opening on the suction cleaning
adapter.
2. Turn the suction pump ON. Aspirate clean water for 30 seconds.
3. Remove the endoscope, together with the suction cleaning adapter, from
the water. Aspirate air for 20 seconds.
4. Turn the suction pump OFF.
5. Disconnect the suction cleaning adapter from the endoscope.
6. Disconnect the suction tube from the suction cleaning adapter.
7. Attach the syringe to the irrigation port and depress the plunger.
8. Flush 30 cm
3
(30 ml) of clean water through the balloon channel 5 times
and flush 30 cm
3
(30 ml) of air through the balloon channel 5 times to expel
all water.
9. Disconnect the syringe from the endoscope.
Dry external surfaces
1.
Using a lint-free cloth, thoroughly wipe and dry the external surfaces of the
endoscope and suction cleaning adapter.
2. Inspect the endoscope for residual debris. Should debris remain, repeat the
procedures given in this section.