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Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
1.
Remove and discard the balloon as described in Section 4.5, “Removal of
the balloon”, to ensure proper cleaning of the endoscope.
2.
Wipe the entire insertion section with a clean, lint-free cloth soaked in
detergent solution. Wipe from the boot at the control section toward the
distal end.
Aspirate detergent solution
Monitor the suction bottle on the suction pump carefully to
ensure that it does not overflow. Otherwise, suction pump
damage could result.
1.
Turn ON the suction pump.
2.
When using the biopsy valve (MD-495), attach the biopsy valve cap.
3.
Immerse the distal end of the insertion section in detergent solution. Press
the suction valve and aspirate detergent solution into the channel for
30 seconds (see Figure 7.13).
4.
Remove the distal end of the insertion section from the detergent solution.
Press the suction valve and aspirate air for 10 seconds.
5.
Turn the suction pump OFF.
6.
Connect the 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe to the irrigation port.
7.
Immerse the distal end of the insertion section in detergent solution. Pull the
plunger and aspirate detergent solution into the balloon channel three times.
8.
Remove the distal end of the insertion section from the detergent solution.
Pull the plunger and aspirate air through the balloon channel three times.
9.
Disconnect the syringe from the endoscope.
Figure 7.13
Suction valve
Detergent solution