GE CARESCAPE, User Manual

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Cleaning and care
3. For general cleaning of cables and leadwires, wipe using a lightly moistened cloth
with a mild soap and water solution.
4. For disinfecting the cables and leadwires, wipe exterior with a soft lint-free cloth,
using a chemical disinfectant. Refer to the cables’ and leadwires’ own instructions
for use for detailed information regarding allowed substances.
Wring excess disinfectant from wipe before using.
Any contact of disinfectant solutions with metal parts may cause corrosion.
Do not immerse either end of a cable or leadwire connector. Immersing or soaking
the connector ends may corrode metal contact ends and affect signal quality.
5. Wipe off cleaning solutions with a clean, lightly moistened cloth.
6. 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. Do not apply heat.
Reusable D-lite and Pedi-lite sensor cleaning instructions
Reusable D-lite and Pedi-lite sensors can be washed, disinfected, or steam autoclaved.
Make sure that the sensor is dry and the connectors are not damaged. A tight
connection is essential for correct measurement.
D-fend(+), D-fend Pro(+), and Mini D-fend water trap care
instructions
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Empty the container whenever it is more than half full.
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In anesthesia: Replace the D-fend, D-fend Pro, or Mini D-fend water trap every two
months or when
Replace Water Trap appears.
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In critical care: Replace the D-fend+, D-fend Pro+, or Mini D-fend water trap every
24 hours, for each new patient, or when the message
Replace Water Trap appears.
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When taking a new water trap into use, mark the date on the appropriate label on
the water trap cartridge:
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The water trap cartridge is disposable. Do not wash or reuse the cartridge.
CAPNOSTAT sensor and adapter cleaning instructions
B850 only.
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Clean the sensor surfaces with a damp cloth and allow to dry. Do not immerse the
sensor or attempt to sterilize the sensor. Before reusing, make sure the sensor
windows are clean and dry.
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Clean the adapter by rinsing in a warm soapy solution, followed by soaking in a
liquid disinfectant, pasteurized, or cold sterilized (Glutaraldehyde). Rinse thoroughly
with sterilized water and allow to dry. Before reusing the adapter, make sure the
adapter windows are clean and dry.
How to store PDM and PSM
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Remove PDM batteries when the device is not in use, even for short periods of time.
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