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Cleaning and Sterilizing
User Responsibilities
The frequency, level, and need for disinfection of the NAD Omicron
Monitor and its accessories are determined by your facility based on the
conditions of use and hospital infection control policy.
If disinfection is required, first clean, dry, and then disinfect the monitor
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 your facility. These
procedures should be performed according to procedures established by
your facility, following the specific instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the disinfection equipment or agent used.
For additional information about infection control practice, refer to the
APIC Guideline for the 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.
When necessary, decontamination procedures should be carried out at the
conclusion of each patient's use of the monitor. Institutional, JCAHO, and
OSHA standards must be followed at all times. It is your responsibility to
validate any deviation from manufacturer's prescribed cleaning and
sterilization instructions as to efficacy and appropriateness. Any questions
concerning these Instructions may be directed to:
Pre-Processing
When removing the Omicron Monitor from patient care use, the flow head,
pressure tubing, and ventilator circuit must be transported in a
non-permeable, sealed plastic bag. In the event that any component has
been contaminated by blood, a red hazardous material bag must be used.
Omicron Monitor
Clean the case containing the monitor with mild detergent and water.
Follow up with a 70% to 90% diluted solution of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol
or sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) at 1:500 dilution (100 ppm
chlorine). Care should be maintained to avoid contact with the LCD screen
as exposure to liquid disinfectants will alter screen integrity.
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Telford, PA 18969
1-215-721-5400
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