Note Disinfect according to your facility's protocols and standards or local
regulations.
70 percent isopropyl alcohol
Wipe the electrocardiograph with a clean cloth slightly dampened with 70 percent
isopropyl alcohol.
10 percent chlorine bleach solution
1. Wipe the electrocardiograph with a clean cloth slightly dampened with a 10 percent
bleach and water solution. Follow the cleaning agent manufacturer's guidelines.
2. Rinse with a clean cloth slightly dampened with water that meets EP and USP
quality standards.
3. Allow the electrocardiograph surface to dry for a minimum of 10 minutes before
using the electrocardiograph.
Cleaning the spirometer, calibration syringe, and patient
handle
WARNING Change the flow transducer for each patient.
WARNING Satisfactory maintenance procedures must be implemented, or
equipment failure and health hazards may result. Only qualified service
personnel should repair the equipment.
CAUTION You cannot clean the spirometer or any of its components.
CAUTION Do not clean the pressure tubing or sensor. Trapped moisture
could affect accuracy.
CAUTION Replace the pressure tubing when it becomes dirty or every 3
months, whichever comes first. Recalibrate after replacement.
CAUTION Replace the sensor when it becomes faulty.
Cleaning the calibration syringe
Wipe the outer surface of the calibration syringe with a clean cloth slightly dampened
with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
Cleaning the patient handle
WARNING Keep the patient handle clean. Patient contact with
contaminated equipment can spread infection.
Note Clean the patient handle after each patient use.
Clean on a routine basis according to your facility's protocols and standards or local
regulations.
The following cleaning and disinfection agents are compatible with the patient handle:
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