Capnostat Sensor; Reusableairway Adapters; Nasal Sampling Cannulas And Tubing; Sidestream Sampling Pump - Dräger Infinity Series User Manual

Cleaning etCO
There are several accessories used with the etCO
its own cleaning requirements.

Capnostat Sensor

Clean the sensor surfaces, including the sensor windows, with a
damp cloth. Dry with a clean, lint-free cloth, making sure the sen-
sor windows are clean and dry. Never immerse the sensor or
attempt to sterilize it.

ReusableAirway Adapters

Rinse airway adapters in a warm soapy solution, then soak them
in a liquid disinfectant or in pasteurized or cold-sterilized glut-
araldehyde. After the adapters are cleaned and sterilized, rinse
thoroughly inside and out with sterile water. Dry with lint-free
cloth. Make sure adapter windows are dry and free of any residue.
Airway adapters can be sterilized in a steam autoclave or using
ethylene oxide (ETO) gas methods. Use appropriate aeration
times.

Nasal Sampling Cannulas and Tubing

Cannulas and tubing are for single-patient use only. Dispose of
used cannulas and tubing following your institution's policy.

Sidestream Sampling Pump

The etCO
nasal cannula, through the sidestream airway adapter, and out the
exhaust port on the etCO
subject to contamination by exhaled secretions and must be regu-
larly cleaned and sterilized by flushing a cleaning/sterilization
solution through the pump in the etCO
VF4
Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilizing
Pod and Accessories
2
pod contains a small pump that draws air from the
2
pod. The internal parts of this pump are
2
Infinity Gamma Series
pod, each with
2
pod.
2
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