TRACh Team
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EQUIPMENT CLEANING/MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
General Guidelines:
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Do not use harsh cleaners/disinfectants as this may cause damage to equipment.
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Keep all equipment in a well-ventilated area.
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Keep all equipment out of direct sunlight.
Equipment/Supply/Filter
Clean
Replace
Suction Machine
Daily
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
Suction Machine Canister
Daily
•
hot water and mild detergent
Per DME
Suction Machine Filter
NA
As needed
Oxygen Concentrator
Daily
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
Oxygen Concentrator Filter
As Needed
•
remove dust from filter/vent
Per DME
Pulse Oximeter Machine
Daily
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
Ventilator
Daily
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
Ventilator Circuit
NA
Per DME
Green Circuit Adapter
–
Trilogy vents only
NA
Each circuit change
Heater Chamber (reusable vs. disposable)
Each circuit change
•
hot water and mild detergent
Each circuit change clean
or change
Heater Wires
Each circuit change
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
Bacterial Filter
NA
Each circuit change
Ventilator Foam Filter
As Needed
•
hot water and mild detergent
Every 6 months
Cough Assist Machine
Daily
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
Cough Assist Foam Filter
As Needed
•
hot water and mild detergent
Every 6 months
IPV Machine
Daily
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
IPV Foam Filter
As Needed
•
hot water and mild detergent
Every 6 months
Enteral Feeding Pump
Daily
•
damp cloth with hot water and mild
detergent
NA
