How to clean your ventilators
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1. Autoclave with pure dry saturated steam at 134 C 277 F Allowable variation of temperature of 3 C at 220kPa 32psi with a minimum holding time of 3 minutes or 121 C 248 F Allowable variation of temperature of 3 C at 96kPa 14 1psi with a minimum holding time of 15 minutes The silencer can be autoclaved up to 20 times The body of the silencer should be marked after each autoclave cycle with a high temperature water proof permanent marker to indicate number of sterilization cycles completed For the flow sensor only Ethylene Oxide at 55 C 131 F plus the recommended time for aeration Cleaning Disinfection amp Sterilization chart Ventilator es fys Silencer od Yes Flow Sensor Yes Ye Yes Yes Yes Reusable only Yes Exhalation Block Yes Ys Yes Reusable Flow sensor Cleaning Methods Note Cleaning is an essential prerequisite to disinfection and sterilization Ventilator For cleaning use three clean disposable absorbent non shedding cloths Wipe clean with the first cloth using a hand hot water mild general purpose detergent solution as prescribed by the appropriate hospital authority Do not overload the cloth with liquid Remove the water mild general purpose detergent solution with the second cloth using water only Do not overload the cloth with liquid Wipe dry with the remaining cloth Care should be taken to ensure that the ventilator gas jets in the ports a2. Cleaning your SLE ventilators Preparation of a brand new ventilator Remove all transit packaging Inspect the fresh gas port and proximal airway port for any packing material Retain packaging for future use Remove the protective film from the a touch screen T i Gis Clean disinfect and sterilize in accordance with the instructions below Remove the inlet air and O gas port caps Retain for future use Allow the unit to acclimatize i e if the ventilator has been stored in a cold or humid environment whilst in transit storage Cleaning and disinfecting an In service ventilator The table below outlines the areas of the ventilator which can be uniquely cleaned disinfected and sterilized Before cleaning or disinfecting the exterior of the ventilator the following tasks should be performed e The mains cable should be disconnected from the mains supply e Remove the patient circuit and bacterial filters Discard any single use items as per appropriate hospital authority guidelines Reusable items should be processed as per appropriate hospital authority guidelines and the manufacturers instructions e Disconnect the gas supplies from the wall outlets e Disconnect the Oxygen and Air hoses from the ventilator and cap the inlet ports e Open the side flap e Unlock the exhalation block by turning the clamp through 90 degrees until it is horizontal e Gently pull away the exhalation block and silencer from th
3. e gas ports e Separate the silencer and exhalation block Refitting the silencer and exhalation block is the reversal of removal Do not force the exhalation block into place i S r n a L bheee Pee hgrrnchhe ee LELLI ee ab i ree 1 add eee j ETTET Ee i Peary i HOw to clean your SLESOOO and SLE4O00 ventilators SLE How to s are published as a guideline by SLE Ltd and should only be carried out by suitably trained and qualified staff It is strongly recommended all Operatives have read and understood the User Manual before attempting these tasks Cleaning disinfection and sterilization All cleaning disinfection and sterilizing should be carried out under the direction of the appropriate hospital authority DO NOT allow moisture to enter the electronic module or its electrical sockets Electronic malfunction may result DO NOT steam autoclave the ventilator or otherwise subject it to temperatures above 62 C DO NOT immerse any part of the ventilator in any liquid with the exception of the expiratory exhalation block SLE part No N6622 Sterilization method The silencer N2186 01 flow sensor N5402 and exhalation block N6622 must be sterilized between use on patients The ventilator cannot be sterilized The exhalation block must be cleaned as an essential prerequisite to sterilization For the silencer flow sensor and exhalation block
4. or For disinfection use two clean disposable absorbent non shedding cloths Wipe clean with the first cloth using Alcohol 70 isopropanol Wipe dry with the remaining cloth Flow Sensor Immersion in disinfectant recommended for use with plastic materials Immersion times and concentrations must be in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Rinse with sterile water Warning Disinfectants containing compounds similar to PHENOL or ALKYLAMINES Glucorrotamine are unsuitable Exhalation block The exhalation block can be immersed in Alcohol 70 isopropanol The exhalation block must be allowed to dry thoroughly before sterilization Single Patient Use Flow sensor SLE Limited Twin Bridges Business Park 232 Selsdon Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6PL UK Telephone 44 0 20 8681 1414 e Fax 44 0 20 8649 8570 sales sle co uk www sle co uk amp L SO 80LO00SO
5. re not blocked by any debris Warning Ensure that the detergent solution does not enter the unit or the exhalation block gas ports on the side of the machine Touch Screen Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the touch screen surface Flow Sensor Wash in hand hot water mild general purpose detergent solution as prescribed by the appropriate hospital authority Rinse with sterile water Warning Do not clean the flow sensor with compressed air or water jet As this will destroy the sensor wires Exhalation block The exhalation block can be immersed and agitated in the detergent solution Do not insert any objects into the exhalation block Rinse the exhalation block in clean water it must be allowed to dry thoroughly before sterilization SLE Warning General Do not insert any object Such as a needle in to the gas ports This action will result in damage to the port If the user believes there is a foreign object in a gas port please refer the ventilator to qualified service personnel for inspection and repair Note The silencer should be autoclaved only If the silencer is found to have visual contamination internally discard and replace with a new silencer Exhalation Block Disinfection Methods Note Alcohols such as 70 isopropanol have a good activity against bacteria and viruses They should only be used after all visible surface dirt has been removed from the area to be disinfected Ventilat
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