Tubing; Ospital And; Disinfection : Water Tank; Eal And Heated - Respironics DreamStation Service & Technical Reference Manual

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1. Disconnect the heated tubing from the heated humidifier.
2. Gently wash the heated tubing, including connectors, in a solution of warm water and a mild dish
washing detergent to adequately remove adhering substances from the tube and connectors.
3. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue from the tube and connectors with water and allow to
air dry. Make sure the tube and connectors are dry before next use.
4. Inspect the heated tubing for damage or wear (cracking, crazing, tears, punctures, etc.). Discard
and replace if necessary.
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If using the water tank, seal and heated tubing on multiple users, complete the following steps to clean and
disinfect the water tank, seal and heated tubing before each new user.
Only the hospital and institution cleaning and disinfection procedures listed in this manual
are recommended by Respironics. Use of other cleaning and disinfecting processes, not
specified by Respironics, may affect the performance of the product.
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1. Gently wash the items (tank, seal and heated tubing) using Medizyme, or an equivalent enzymatic
detergent, and a soft bristle brush to adequately remove adhering substances.
2. Rinse the items separately by immersing each in at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water and agitate
vigorously.
3. Remove each item from the water and allow the water to drain from tank, seal and heated tubing.
4. Air dry out of direct sunlight.
5. Visually inspect the tank, seal and heated tubing for cleanliness. Repeat the cleaning if not visually
clean.
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Pay close attention to all corners and crevices.
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A brush is not necessary for the inside of the tube of the
heated tubing.
The tank, seal and heated tubing should each use a fresh 3
gallons (11.4 liters) of water and cannot be rinsed together.
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