Materials; Procedure - GE Dash 2500 Operator's Manual

Materials

Procedure

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NIBP: Cuff Cleaning and Disinfection
The following cleansing procedure was repeated 20 times on DURA-CUF
Blood Pressure Cuffs and once on SOFT-CUF
affecting the performance of the cuff.
While this procedure is adequate for cleaning/disinfection, it may not
remove all stains.
Do not immerse hoses.
Do not immerse cuffs without prior application of cuff hose caps.
Enzymatic detergent such as ENZOL
®
Cidezyme enzymatic detergent (UK)
Distilled water
10% solution of household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) in distilled
water
Soft cloths and soft-bristled brushes
Spray bottles
1. Prepare the enzymatic detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and the 10% bleach solution, in separate spray bottles.
2. Spray the detergent liberally on device. If the material is dried on, allow the
cuff to sit for 1 minute. For soil on the soft part of the closure or the cuff
itself, wipe the material off with a soft cloth. For persistent contamination on
the soft part of the closure, use a soft-bristled brush to loosen particles.
Rinse with copious amounts of distilled water. Repeat until no visible
contamination remains. For soil on the hook part of the closure, use a soft-
bristled brush to remove the material, and rinse with copious amounts of
distilled water. Repeat until no visible contamination remains.
3. Spray the 10% bleach solution on the affected area until the area is
saturated. Allow the cuff to sit for 5 minutes.
4. Wipe away any excess solution and rinse the cuff again with distilled water.
Allow 2 hours for drying.
The user has the responsibility to validate any deviations from the
recommended method of cleaning and disinfection.
NOTE: For additional information on infection control procedures, contact GE
Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support.
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor
®
Blood Pressure Cuffs without
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enzymatic detergent (US) or
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