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ocol for the handling of blood and body fluids.
Signs Monitor.
18.2
cerning disposable and
infection,
n those specified by
tal Signs Monitor’s
18.3 Noninvasive Blood Pressure Cuffs
and disinfected with an
tion of household bleach (5.25% sodium
18.3.1
such as ENZOL (US) or CEDEZYME (UK)
10% solution of household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) in distilled water
s
Spray
bottles
tilled water.
. Spray bleach solution on the affected area until saturated. Allow the cuff to sit for
five minutes.
ion with a soft cloth and rinse again with distilled water.
ing at ambient temperature.
e hose connector.
Note:
Follow your hospital prot
Do not allow liquid to enter the
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Vital
Accessories
Where provided, follow the manufacturers' instructions con
reusable supplies.
As applicable, follow your hospital protocol concerning cleaning, dis
and/or sterilization of reusable supplies.
Use of patient cables, transducers, sensors, or supplies other tha
pacelabs Healthcare may adversely affect the
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performance.
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The reusable cuff is packaged non-ste
enzymatic detergent and 10% solu
ile. It may be cleaned
hypochlorite).
Cuff Cleaning and Disinfection
Materials
Enzymatic detergent
Soft cloths or bristle brushe
S
TEPS
:
1. Prepare the enzymatic detergent and bleach solutions in separate bottles
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Spray detergent liberally on cuff, allowing it to sit for one minute.
. Remove detergent with a soft cloth. For persistent contamination, scrub with a soft
3
bristled brush.
4. Rinse the cuff thoroughly with dis
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6. Remove any excess solut
Allow two hours for air dry
Note:
Make sure water does not enter th
