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VI. Care and maintenance
Cover the operating table top with sterile sheets when
it is not in use.
1. Cleaning
Use a mild alkaline general detergent (soap suds) con-
taining tensides and phosphates as its active cleaning
agents for cleaning the operating table and its accesso-
ries.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, a concentrated de-
tergent should be used. This will make it necessary to
wipe down the surfaces using a cloth wet with clear
water.
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Only use as much water as is absolutely neces-
sary and immediately remove any excess water with
a dry cloth.
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Do not use pressurized jets of water or detergent.
High-pressure cleaning can result in the ingress of
fluid through the gaps between joints and cause
corrosion.
2. Disinfection
Use a commercial aldehyde-based surface disinfectant
in an aqueous solution for manual disinfection of the
operating table top. Be sure to use agents which are
included in the list published by the German DGHM*.
Refer to this list for further information on the individual
components of the disinfectant.
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The disinfectant must not contain the substances
specified below:
• Chlorine or compounds which could liberate chlo-
rine, since they will damage metal surfaces
• Alcohol or alcohol-containing compounds
Hand disinfectants contain alcohol!
They will damage plastic parts such as table top
pads or control levers.
• They will form explosive mixtures.
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Never spray the disinfectant directly into the joints
between the sections of the operating table.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie DGHM
c/o Institut für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie
Universität Würzburg
Josef-Schneider-Str. 2
97080 Würzburg
http://www.dghm.org
VI. Care and maintenance