Philips PageWriter TC70 - Reusable Electrode Cleaning

Reusable Electrode Cleaning Cardiograph Care and Maintenance
PageWriter TC 70 Cardiograph Service Manual 2-5
Reusable Electrode Cleaning
Reusable limb clamp and Welsh Bulb electrodes must be cleaned after each use.
WARNING Always clean and disinfect reusable electrodes before patient use. Failure to properly
clean and disinfect reusable electrodes before patient use may cause infectious materials
to be transferred between patients.
Figure 2-1 Welsh Bulb and Limb Clamp Electrode
To clean reusable electrodes:
1
For Welsh Bulb electrodes only: detach the rubber bulb from the metal cup by pulling.
Wash the rubber bulb in warm water. Remove all electrolyte gel residue, check inside the
rubber bulb to ensure that all residue is removed.
2 For all reusable electrodes: dampen a soft cloth with one of the disinfectants or cleaning
agents listed below.
 Cidex Ortho Phthaladehyde
 Cetylcide
 Vesphene 2 Aqueous Phenolic Germicidal Agent
CAUTION Do not:
 Use isopropyl alcohol
 Autoclave the reusable electrodes or use ultrasonic cleaners
 Use abrasive materials
3 Wring excess moisture from the cloth before cleaning.
4 Dry the bulb and cup of the Welsh Bulb electrode thoroughly before use.