
Sterilisation
Recommended guidelines for sterilisation
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to components, peak sterilisation
temperatures must not exceed :
54oC (130oF) for gas (ethylene oxide) or,
134oC (275oF) for steam autoclave.
Low temperature autoclave is 121oC
Do not sterilise the ventilator control unit. The internal
components are not compatible with sterilisation techniques and
may be damaged.
Following sterilisation with ethylene oxide, components must be
quarantined in a well ventilated area to allow dissipation of any
residual gases.
Follow the recommendations given by the steriliser
manufacturer for aeration periods required.
ITEM
METHOD
Bellows
Gas, liquid, autoclave (20 cycles max.)
Hoses
Gas, liquid, autoclave
O rings
Gas, liquid, autoclave
Bellows base
Gas, liquid, autoclave
Exhalation valve
Gas, liquid, pasteurise, low temperature
assembly
autoclave
Control unit
Do not sterilise - remove patient block
Patient Block
Autoclave
Bellows canister
Liquid, autoclave
Oxygen monitor (including sensor) - see section 6.4
NOTE
1.
Liquid method indicates the use of a high level
disinfectant.
2.
Examples of suitable high level disinfection liquid agents
are: Nu-Cidex, Sporicidin, and Sonacide.
3.
The exhalation diaphragm valve must be removed,
cleaned and sterilised separately.
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