GE CARESCAPE ONE User Manual page 202

CARESCAPE ONE User Manual DRAFT 26 October 2017
Cleaning and care
Nellcor sensor and cable cleaning instructions
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Before attempting to clean a Nellcor sensor, read the Instructions for Use enclosed
with the sensor. Each sensor has cleaning instructions specific to that sensor.
Materials:
Paper towels
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Soft, lint-free cloths
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Water (tap water is acceptable)
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Cleaning agents:
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Isopropyl alcohol, maximum 60% by weight, or
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Bleach, mix ten parts water to 1 part 5.25% bleach to create an 0.5% bleach
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concentration, or
PDI Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes
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Ensure at least 30 seconds of contact time between the cleaning agent and all
surfaces being cleaned.
To clean the monitoring cable:
1. Power off the host monitoring system.
2. If a sensor is connected to the monitoring cable, disconnect the sensor.
3. Moisten (but do not saturate) a paper towel with water. Remove excess water
as necessary.
4. Starting at the sensor port end of the monitoring cable, use the moistened paper
towel to soften and loosen any bulky soils on the exterior of the monitoring cable,
then wipe them off.
5. Moisten (but do not saturate) a clean lint-free cloth with one of the cleaning
agents listed.
Do not spray the cleaning agent into the sensor port.
Do not clean the metal USB connector with the cleaning agent. The cleaning
agent can damage the connector.
6. Wipe down all external surfaces of the monitoring cable, removing all visible
soil, ensuring not to wipe the USB connector. Begin at the sensor port end of
the cable and work toward the opposite end. Pay special attention to the areas
shown in the following figure.
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