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Vital Signs Monitor Operations Manual
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18 Cleaning
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This chapter discusses the cleaning procedures for the
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Vital Signs Monitor.
onitor, Cables, and Printers
Warning:
Use only recommended cleaning solutions, or you may void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Harsh chemical agents degrade plastics and will compromise the
safety of the device. Some germicidal and other harsh
cleaning compounds are known to damage some plastics by
weakening the structural integrity and compromising the
electrical insulating properties.
Disconnect the equipment from the patient and the electrical
supply before cleaning.
Do not allow liquid to enter the interior of the monitoring
equipment.
Do not use the equipment that has been compromised by liquid
ingress.
Do not immerse the equipment or cables in water or cleaning
solutions.
Do not autoclave.
Do not allow any liquid to enter the case. An open battery
compartment is not fluid resistant.
Caution:
Use caution when cleaning cable connectors so that liquid is not
permitted to collect around the electrical contacts or seep inside
the connector. Trapped liquids and surface residues provide an
unintentional electrical path, which may cause noisy signals and
false alarms.
Note:
After cleaning ECG lead wires, remove the ECG lead wires from the lead block
and thoroughly dry them at the lead block ends and at the lead connector ends.
Thorough drying will prevent residual moisture from providing a low-current
path between leads, which can interfere with lead off detection and cause false
asystoles.
