Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Care and Cleaning
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19.4.2 Disinfecting the Reusable Accessories
19.4.2.1 Disinfecting the Blood Pressure Cuff
Disinfecting the Cuff:
1. Disassemble NIBP Cuff from the monitor, and take out the air bladder.
2. Clean and dry the NIBP Cuff and air bladder according to the methods in section 19.3.2.1
prior to disinfection.
3. Prepare the disinfectant solution.
4. Wipe the cuff and the air bladder with a soft cloth dampened with the disinfectant solution.
5. Leave the cuff and air bladder to air dry for at least 30 minutes.
6. Inspect the cuff and the air bladder to ensure that there is no damage.
Replacing the Air Bladder:
After disinfection, replace the air bladder into the cuff. Refer to Section 19.3.2.1 for more
information.
NOTE:
Prolonged use of disinfectant may cause discoloration of the cuff.
19.4.2.2 Disinfecting the SpO
2
Sensor
1. Disassemble the SpO
2
sensor from the monitor.
2. Clean and dry the SpO
2
sensor according to the methods in section 19.3.2.2 prior to
disinfection.
3. Prepare the disinfectant solution.
4. Wipe the surfaces of the sensor and cable using a soft cloth dampened with the disinfection
solution.
5. Wipe the patient contact area of the sensor with the cotton swab dampened with the
disinfection solution.
6. Wipe off the disinfection solution with a dry cloth after disinfection.
7. Leave the sensor to air dry for at least 30 minutes.
8. Inspect the SpO
2
Sensor, including the cable, to ensure that there is no damage.
19.4.2.3 Disinfecting the TEMP Sensor
The intracavitary TEMP sensors should be reprocessed by high-level disinfection before and after
use on each new patient. Cidex OPA is the validated agent for high level disinfection. Refer to
the instructions of the disinfectant for the methods of disinfection. High level disinfection has
been validated with a 12 minute soak. Rinse and dry according to the labeled instructions of
Cidex OPA. Do not dampen the sensor connector.
For the skin TEMP sensors, disinfect them as follows using ethanol or isopropanol only:
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