Endoscope Precleaning - Olympus OER-Pro Operation Manual

Endoscope Precleaning

(Procedure performed at bedside immediately after patient
examination)
Perform the following precleaning procedure when reprocessing Olympus
flexible endoscopes with the OER-Pro.
 Wipe down the insertion section
Wipe the entire insertion section with a clean, lint-free cloth soaked in clean
water. Wipe from the boot of the control section toward the distal end.
Endoscope Precleaning continued
(Procedure performed at bedside immediately after patient
examination)
Based upon the Olympus endoscope model described below, suction and/or
flush endoscope channels as specified to confirm channels are not obstructed.
 For endoscopes with an instrument and suction channel,
confirm that the instrument and suction channel is not
obstructed
1.
Aspirate or flush clean water into the instrument and suction channel to
confirm that the channel is not obstructed and to remove gross debris. If
aspirating, confirm that a continuous water flow to the suction container is
observed. If flushing, confirm that water is emitted from that channel at the
distal end. Perform this procedure in accordance with the reprocessing
instructions provided in the endoscope manual.
2.
Aspirate or flush air into the instrument and suction channel in accordance
with the reprocessing instructions provided in the endoscope manual.
 For endoscopes with an air/water channel, confirm that the
air/water channel is not obstructed
1.
Feed clean water through the air/water channels in accordance with the
reprocessing instructions provided in the endoscope manual. Remove the
distal tip from the water. Check for continuous water flow from the air/water
nozzle to confirm that the channel is not obstructed.
2.
Feed air through the air/water channels in accordance with the reprocessing
instructions provided in the endoscope manual.
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