Cleaning; Cleaning The Ventilator - Covidien Puritan Bennett 560 User Manual

7 Cleaning

Warning
A patient treated by mechanical ventilation is highly vulnerable to the risks of infection. Dirty or
contaminated equipment is a potential source of infection. Clean the ventilator and its
accessories regularly and systematically before and after each use and following any
maintenance procedure to reduce the risks of infection. The use of a bacterial filter at the
ventilator's outlet—or both ports if a double-limb circuit is used—is highly recommended.
To reduce the risk of infection, wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the
ventilator or its accessories.
7.1

Cleaning the Ventilator

Clean all external panels and surfaces before and after each patient use and as often as necessary to keep the
ventilator clean. You should clean the ventilator periodically, whenever it is soiled or dirty, before any mainte-
nance operation, and before storing the ventilator.
Warning
Use all cleaning solutions and products with caution. Read and follow the instructions
associated with the cleaning solutions you use to clean your ventilator. Use only those solutions
listed in Table
The ventilator should never be immersed in any liquid, and any liquid on the surface of the
device should be wiped away immediately.
To avoid damage to the ventilator, in particular the batteries or electrical components, fluids
must not be allowed to enter the device, particularly through the air inlet filter or the cooling
apertures located in the side, rear, and bottom panels of the ventilator.
To clean the surface of the ventilator:
1. Dip a clean, soft cloth into a mixture of mild soap and water, or other approved
cleaning solution. Refer to
2. Squeeze the cloth thoroughly to remove excess liquid.
3. Lightly wipe the external casing of the ventilator, taking care not to allow excess moisture to
enter any of the openings on the ventilator's surface. See the warning, above.
4. Dry the ventilator surface with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
7-1.
Table 7-1 for a list of approved cleaning solutions.