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5.3 DISINFECTION
Technical Service Manual 5 - 15 LifeCare PCA
5.3.5
DISINFECTING EXTERIOR SURFACES
For each disinfection step, use the methods described in
Section 5.3.4
. Make sure each
area of the infuser has been completely wiped or swabbed with disinfectant before
proceeding to the next step.
To disinfect the infuser:
1. Rest the infuser on one side to expose the bottom, as shown in
Figure 5-1
.
2. Use brushes and swabs to disinfect hard to reach areas (highlighted in
Figure 5-1
).
3. Using lint-free cloths dampened in the approved disinfecting solution or wipes, wipe
the bottom surface (
see Table 5-4
).
4. Lift the infuser. Using lint-free cloths dampened in the approved disinfecting
solution ( see Table 5-4 ) or wipes, wipe the bottom surface.
5. Using lint-free cloths dampened in the approved disinfecting solution (
see Table
5-4
) or wipes, wipe the top and side surfaces.
6. Turn the infuser to expose the back, as shown in
Figure 5-2
.
7. Using lint-free cloths dampened in the approved disinfecting solution (
see Table
5-4 ) or wipes, wipe the infuser handle and back surfaces.
8. Using a combination of brushing, swabbing and wiping, disinfect the threaded pole
clamp shaft by rotating the knob back and forth, and disinfect the knob.
Non-Abrasive Brush
1. Wearing gloves, dampen the brush in the
approved disinfecting solution and gently
brush seams and dried soil.
2. Use a cloth dampened in the approved
disinfecting solution or disinfectant wipe to
clean any residue left behind by the brush.
Follow these general instructions during disinfection:
❏
Always wear gloves when using the disinfecting solution.
❏
Do not allow disinfecting fluid to run into the internal parts of the infuser.
Table 5-6. Minimum Time Intervals for Disinfecting
Brushing/Swabbing (hard to reach areas): 15 minutes
Wiping: 15 minutes
Rinsing with purified water (PURW): 3 minutes
Brushing/swabbing, wiping and rinsing times are per infuser. Apply disinfectant as often as
needed to keep surfaces visually moist/wet during disinfection.
Table 5-5. Disinfection Methods
Type of Disinfection Instrument Method