Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures
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ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
7.3
Precleaning
If the endoscope is not immediately precleaned after each
procedure, residual organic debris will begin to solidify and it
may be difficult to effectively reprocess the endoscope.
Preclean the endoscope at the bedside in the procedure room immediately after
each procedure. These steps are to be performed when the suction pump is still
connected to the endoscope. During precleaning, wear appropriate personal
protective equipment.
Equipment needed
Prepare the following equipment, and wear appropriate protective equipment.
Preparation
1.
Turn the ultrasound center, video system center and light source OFF.
2.
Prepare detergent solution at the temperature and concentration
recommended by the detergent manufacturer in a 500 cm
3
(500 ml)
container.
3.
Prepare clean water in a 500 cm
3
(500 ml) container.
Wipe down the insertion section
Handle the insertion section carefully. Tightly gripping or
sharply bending the insertion section or bending section can
stretch or severely damage the insertion section and the
covering of the bending section.
• Personal protective equipment
• Clean, lint-free cloth
• 500 cm
3
(500 ml) containers
• Detergent solution
• Clean water (see Section 6.2)
• 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe