MEGAPULSE
®
II USER MANUAL
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Intermediate Level Disinfection
This method is recommended to keep the equipment clean and free of contaminants when used between patients for
treatment of non-intact skin or incontinence management, where there is an increased risk of patient cross-
contamination.
After each use, clean common contact surfaces, such as control panel and diathermy arm and head, with
ACP germicidal wipes.
With a second ACP germicidal cloth, wipe again leaving surfaces wet for at least 5 minutes. Allow the
surface to air dry before patient use.
Barriers should also be used on the equipment for treatment of non-intact skin or incontinence
management. This technique will inactivate
M. tuberculosis
as well as most bacteria and viruses.
Use of Barriers
The use of an all-purpose barrier film that provides surface protection from cross-contamination from a variety of
applications should be used whenever dealing with non-intact skin or the chance of coming in contact with bodily
fluids. Barrier film is designed to cover any surface that may be touched during a patient treatment to help prevent
cross-contamination. Barrier film is for single-use only. The film is discarded after each patient treatment. The
procedure for use is as follows:
1.
Wash hands.
2.
Apply intermediate level disinfection prior to barrier application.
3.
Select, tear and place barrier film over the operatory surfaces of the
Megapulse
®
unit.
4.
Select, tear and place barrier film over adjustment points of the
drum inductive applicator arm, such that if the position of drum
inductive applicator needs to be adjusted during treatment parts of
the drum inductive applicator arm that may be touched are covered.
5.
Apply plastic cover over drum inductive applicator.
6.
Prepare any items which may come in contact with the therapist
during treatment, such as pens, assessment tools, cart handles, etc.
7.
Don gloves.
8.
Perform shortwave treatment.
9.
After treatment, wash hands, don new gloves and remove plastic
barrier film from Megapulse
®
unit and discard.
10.
Carefully remove plastic drum inductive applicator cover in an
inside-out manner, ensuring the outside of the plastic cover does
not come in contact with the drum inductive applicator. Discard.
11.
Use intermediate level disinfection prior to the treatment of the next
patient.
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