Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures
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ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
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To prevent damage to the endoscope, never immerse it
together with objects other than the equipment listed above.
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Reuse of detergent may cross-contaminate equipment and
compromise the safety of personnel cleaning the endoscope.
Do not reuse detergent.
Preparation
1.
Fill a basin with fresh detergent solution at the temperature and
concentration recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Use a basin
that is at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16” by 16”) in size and deep enough to
completely immerse the endoscope.
2.
Fill a basin with clean water. Use a basin that is at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16”
by 16”) in size and deep enough to completely immerse the endoscope.
Cleaning the external surface
1.
Immerse the endoscope in the detergent solution.
2.
With the endoscope immersed, use a soft brush or lint-free cloth to
thoroughly brush and wipe all external surfaces of the endoscope.
Brushing the channels
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Be sure to brush the inside of the suction channel. Insufficient
cleaning may prevent adequate disinfection of the
endoscope and compromise patient safety.
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To avoid splattering detergent solution when the channel
cleaning brush is pulled out, keep the endoscope
submerged.