Cleaning The Patient Circuit; Reusable Circuit Cleaning Instructions - PHILIPS Respironics Trilogy 202 User Manual

5. Reinstall the filter as shown below.

Cleaning the Patient Circuit

Cleaning the reusable circuit is important. Circuits infected with
bacteria may infect the user's lungs. Clean the respiratory circuit on
a regular basis. If you are using a disposable circuit, dispose of and
replace it on a regular basis.
Follow your institution's protocol for cleaning the circuit. .

Reusable Circuit Cleaning Instructions

Clean the patient circuit per your institution's protocol.
Inspect components for deterioration prior to use.
Cleaning the Reusable Exhalation Devices
Disassemble the exhalation device from the patient circuit. Follow
the detailed cleaning instructions included with your exhalation
device.
Reinstalling the Filter
CAUTION
Exhalation devices, patient
circuits, and water traps are
shipped clean, not sterile.
Cleaning and disinfection
of these parts should follow
individual institution processes
and conform to guidelines
provided by Philips Respironics
with each accessory.
Note: For more information,
refer to the cleaning instructions
included with the circuit.
Note: The circuit shipped with
the device is a single patient
reusable circuit.
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