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CLEANING AND STERILIZATION
In order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, it is critical
that the CCV and breathing circuit be disinfected between patients, as
well as at the beginning and end of each day.
WARNING:
Cleaning procedures should be performed in an
environment free of oil and petroleum based products.
CCV UNIT
To disinfect the CCV ventilator unit, perform the following steps:
1)
Wipe the unit down with a damp rag containing a mild cleaning
solution to remove any residue from the surface
2)
Wipe the unit down with isopropyl alcohol or a cold disinfecting
solution to kill bacteria. Approved cleaning solutions are:
a)
Bleach:
10% Bleach in H
2
O
b)
Isopropyl Alcohol:
70% IPA
c)
Cetylcide:
30 mL Cetylcide to 3.8 liters H
2
O
3)
The unit should then be wiped down with water to remove any film
left by the cold disinfecting solution
4)
Make sure the unit is dry before putting the unit away
BREATHING CIRCUIT
The following methods are approved for disinfection of the CCV
reusable silicone breathing circuit. While other compatible breathing
circuits may be used with the CCV, manufacturers’ instructions must be
understood and followed. Single-use accessories should never be
reused or reprocessed, as loss of performance may occur.
1)
Autoclave sterilization
,
either for 15 minutes at 1 Bar (15 psi) and
121
o
C or for 5 minutes at 1.4 Bar (20 psi) and 134
o
C.
2)
Hot-water disinfection
by immersion in water of at least 70
o
C for
30 minutes.
3)
Chemical disinfection
using only chemicals approved by the
manufacturer. If employing chemical disinfection, wash the
breathing circuit thoroughly in distilled or fresh water afterwards.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to clean and re-use single patient
ventilation circuits, as loss of performance may occur.
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