General Guidelines For Cleaning And Disinfection - Dräger Narkomed 2B Operator's Instruction Manual

Section 6
Routine Maintenance and Cleaning
General Guidelines
for Cleaning and
Disinfection
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The frequency, level, and need for disinfection of the Narkomed 2B is
determined by the user facility based on the conditions of use and
hospital infection control policy. North American Dräger recommends
using disposable patient breathing circuits that can be replaced after
single use.
If disinfection is required, first clean, dry, and then disinfect the
Narkomed 2B and its parts according to the guidelines provided in this
chapter. Determining the need and frequency of cleaning or disinfecting
any particular component is the responsibility of the user institution.
These procedures should be performed according to procedures
established by the user institution, following the specific instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the equipment or agent used.
For additional information about infection control practice, refer to the
APIC Guideline for Selection and Use of Disinfectants. This guideline
was developed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control
and Epidemiology, Inc. and published in AJIC Vol. 24, No. 4 pp. 313-
342, August 1996. The following table of recommended disinfection
methods for the Narkomed 2B was adapted from the APIC Guideline for
Selection and Use of Disinfectants.