Contents
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ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
Chapter 4 Operation.................................................................. 56
4.1 Insertion .......................................................................................... 59
4.2 Observation of the ultrasonic image................................................ 63
4.3 Using EndoTherapy accessories .................................................... 64
4.4 Withdrawal of the endoscope.......................................................... 67
4.5 Removal of the balloon ................................................................... 68
4.6 Transportation of the endoscope .................................................... 70
Chapter 5 Reprocessing: General Policy................................ 71
5.1 Instructions...................................................................................... 71
5.2 Importance of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization..................... 71
5.3 Precautions..................................................................................... 72
Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods and Chemical
Agents ...................................................................... 75
6.1 Compatibility summary.................................................................... 75
6.2 Water (for reprocessing) ................................................................. 77
6.3 Detergent solution........................................................................... 77
6.4 Disinfectant solution........................................................................ 78
6.5 Rinse water..................................................................................... 78
6.6 Ethylene oxide gas sterilization....................................................... 79
6.7 Steam sterilization (autoclaving) of accessories ............................. 81
Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
Procedures .............................................................. 82
7.1 Required reprocessing equipment.................................................. 83
7.2 Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures........................ 92
7.3 Precleaning..................................................................................... 93
7.4 Leakage testing............................................................................... 97
7.5 Manual cleaning.............................................................................. 102
7.6 High-level disinfection ..................................................................... 114
7.7 Rinsing after high-level disinfection................................................. 116
7.8 Sterilization ..................................................................................... 120
7.9 Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
procedures for reusable parts and cleaning equipment.................. 121
7.10 Care of the ultrasonic cable (MAJ-1597, MAJ-1722) ...................... 131
Chapter 8 Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment................... 132
8.1 Set up the endoscope to the cleaning tub (OER-A)........................ 134
8.2 Set up the endoscope to the cleaning tub (OER-AW)..................... 136