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10-6-4-2
General Probe Cleaning Instructions
NOTE:
For detailed probe cleaning instructions, refer to
probe_care.html
Warning: Neurological procedures must NOT be performed on a patient with Creutzfield-Jacob disease
because probes that have been used for such examinations cannot be adequately sterilized.
Warning: Neurological and intraoperative procedures must be performed with the use of legally
marketed, sterile, pyrogen-free probe sheaths. Probes used during neurological surgery must NOT be
sterilized with liquid chemical sterilants because of the possibility of neurotoxic residue remaining on the
probe.
10-6-4-2-1 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally
Table 10-12 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes Used Externally
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10-6-4-2-2 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Internally
Table 10-13 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes (TEE) Used Internally
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
EVISION
To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80°F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
Follow the manufacturer's cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
Store the probe in its carrying case.
To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80°F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
Follow the manufacturer's cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
Store the probe in its carrying case.
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