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Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator User’s Manual
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7 Cleaning
7.1 Cleaning the Ventilator
Clean all external panels and surfaces before and after each patient use and as often as necessary to
keep the ventilator clean. You should clean the ventilator periodically, whenever it is soiled or dirty,
before any maintenance operation, and before storing the ventilator.
To clean the surface of the ventilator, do the following:
1. Dip a clean, soft cloth into a mixture of mild soap and water, or other approved
cleaning solution. Refer to Table 7-1 for a list of approved cleaning solutions.
2. Squeeze the cloth thoroughly to remove excess liquid.
3. Lightly wipe the external casing of the ventilator, taking care not to allow excess moisture to enter
any of the openings on the ventilator’s surface. See the warning, above.
4. Dry the ventilator surface with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
WARNING
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A patient treated by mechanical ventilation is highly vulnerable to the risks of infection. Dirty or
contaminated equipment is a potential source of infection. Clean the ventilator and its accessories
regularly and systematically before and after each use and following any maintenance procedure to
reduce the risks of infection. The use of a bacterial filter at the ventilator’s outlet—or both ports if a
double-limb circuit is used—is recommended.
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To reduce the risk of infection, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the
ventilator or its accessories.
WARNING
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Use all cleaning solutions and products with caution. Read and follow the instructions associated with
the cleaning solutions you use to clean your ventilator. Use only those solutions listed in
Table 7-1 .
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Fluids must not be allowed to enter the device, particularly through the air inlet filter or the cooling
apertures located in the side, rear, and bottom panels of the ventilator.
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The ventilator should never be immersed in any liquid, and any liquid on the surface of the device
should be wiped away immediately.
Table 7-1. Approved Cleaning Solutions for Exterior Ventilator Surfaces
Description Product Names
Tap water –
Saline –
Mild dishwashing detergent Joy® (or equivalent)
70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) –
10% chlorine bleach (90% tap water) Clorox® (or equivalent)