GE CARESCAPE, User Manual

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Cleaning and care
5. Wring excess liquid from the cloth and wipe the exterior surface.
Any contact of disinfectant solutions with metal parts may cause corrosion.
Do not damage or bend connector pins when cleaning or drying.
6. Allow solution to remain on device for a minimum of one minute or per hospital
guidelines.
Do not let fluid pool around connection pins. If this happens, blot dry with a cotton
swab or soft cloth.
7. Wipe off the cleaning solutions with a clean, lightly moistened cloth.
8. Dry thoroughly with a dry, lint-free cloth and let air dry for at least 30 minutes.
Drying times may vary based on the environmental conditions.
9. Insert batteries (if applicable) and close battery doors.
10. Reconnect the equipment to the power supply.
11. Turn on the power to the equipment.
Barcode reader cleaning instructions
Do not submerge the barcode reader in water. Do not use abrasive wipes or tissues
on the barcode reader’s window – abrasive wipes may scratch the window. Never
use solvents (e.g., acetone, benzene, ether, or phenol-based agents) on the housing or
window as solvents may damage the finish or the window.
Reading performance may degrade if the reader’s window is not clean. If the window
is visibly dirty, or if the reader isn’t operating well, clean the window with a soft cloth or
lens tissue dampened with water (or a mild detergent- water solution). If a detergent
solution is used, rinse with a clean lens tissue dampened with water only.
The reader’s housing may also be cleaned the same way.
Keyboard and mouse cleaning instructions
Refer to the user documentation provided with the keyboard and mouse for
instructions on how to clean them. Always consider your hospital guidelines as well.
Cleaning applied parts, general instructions
Follow these instructions to clean applied parts unless there are separate part-specific
instructions. Always refer to the accessories’ own instructions for use for detailed
information.
Cables and leadwires can be cleaned with a warm, damp cloth and mild soap. Consult
manufacturer instructions for recommended cleaning methods and products.
For other applied parts such as temperature sensors, catheters, pulse oximetry
probes, and other reusable accessory parts, consult the manufacturer instructions for
cleaning, sterilization, or disinfecting methods.
To clean ECG trunk cables, NIBP cuff and cables, reusable sensors:
1. Remove cables and leadwires from the handheld device or system before cleaning.
2. Use care in cleaning leadwires to prevent pulling the long wires from the
connector ends. Metal connections can be pulled away from the connectors.
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