PATIENT CABLE AND LEAD WIRES:

Unless designed for single use, medical cables and leads will almost certainly require cleaning, disinfection or sterilization.  Depending upon the intended use, cleaning may range from a simple wipe down with soap to the elimination of all micro-organisms by sterilization, or something in-between.


Prior to each patient use, inspect the patient cable and lead wires for damage.
As necessary, clean the patient cable and lead wires using a soft cloth dampened with a germicidal solution.


HOW TO CLEAN ECG CLIPS:

 How to Clean ECG & EKG Cables and Leadwires


        1. The clip may be cleaned by either wiping it with, or soaking it for ten (10) minutes in, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
        2. If the clip is soaked, be sure to rinse it.
        3. with water and air-dry it prior to use on the next patient.
        4. Inspect the clip for cracking or breakage, or loss of spring tension that would allow slippage or movement of the sensor from its proper position.

        SENSOR AND CLIPS:

          CAUTION: To avoid damage to the VetSat sensor, remove it from the clip
          before cleaning either piece.
          CAUTION: Do not sterilize the sensor or clips by irradiation, steam or ethylene oxide. Do not immerse the sensors in water or cleaning solution.


            TEMPERATURE PROBES:

                • As necessary, the probes should be cleaned with a mild detergent and water to remove excess bio-burden.
                • When necessary, the probes may be disinfected using a soft cloth saturated with a 10% (1:10) solution of chlorine bleach in tap water or 70% isopropyl alcohol.
                • When all of the surfaces have been disinfected, wipe the entire surface of the monitor using a soft cloth dampened with fresh water to remove any trace amounts of residue and/ or fumes.

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              PATIENT CABLE AND LEAD WIRES:

              Unless designed for single use, medical cables and leads will almost certainly require cleaning, disinfection or sterilization.  Depending upon the intended use, cleaning may range from a simple wipe down with soap to the elimination of all micro-organisms by sterilization, or something in-between.


              Prior to each patient use, inspect the patient cable and lead wires for damage.
              As necessary, clean the patient cable and lead wires using a soft cloth dampened with a germicidal solution.


              HOW TO CLEAN ECG CLIPS:

               How to Clean ECG & EKG Cables and Leadwires


                    1. The clip may be cleaned by either wiping it with, or soaking it for ten (10) minutes in, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
                    2. If the clip is soaked, be sure to rinse it.
                    3. with water and air-dry it prior to use on the next patient.
                    4. Inspect the clip for cracking or breakage, or loss of spring tension that would allow slippage or movement of the sensor from its proper position.

                    SENSOR AND CLIPS:

                      CAUTION: To avoid damage to the VetSat sensor, remove it from the clip
                      before cleaning either piece.
                      CAUTION: Do not sterilize the sensor or clips by irradiation, steam or ethylene oxide. Do not immerse the sensors in water or cleaning solution.


                        TEMPERATURE PROBES:

                            • As necessary, the probes should be cleaned with a mild detergent and water to remove excess bio-burden.
                            • When necessary, the probes may be disinfected using a soft cloth saturated with a 10% (1:10) solution of chlorine bleach in tap water or 70% isopropyl alcohol.
                            • When all of the surfaces have been disinfected, wipe the entire surface of the monitor using a soft cloth dampened with fresh water to remove any trace amounts of residue and/ or fumes.

                          CUFF Sale

                          Related Posts

                          * 12-Lead ECG Placement

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