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7.4 Cleaning of the CO
2
Sensor
Cleaning the outside of the CO
2
Sensor and its cable:
• Make sure that the sensor is disconnected and cooled to room temperature for 30 minutes
before cleaning.
• Use a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol (>70%) or a 10% aqueous solution of 6%
chlorine bleach.
• Wipe down with a clean water-dampened cloth to rinse and dry before use. Ensure that
the sensor windows are clean and dry before reuse.
Always disconnect the CO
2
Sensor before cleaning. Do not use if it appears to have
been damaged. If damaged, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
7.5 Reprocessing of the Airway Adapter
Treat Evone airway adapter in accordance with your institutional protocol for reusable items.
• Clean by rinsing in a warm soapy solution followed by soaking in either one of the following
liquid disinfectants:
- Isopropyl alcohol 70%
- 10% aqueous solution of chlorine bleach
- Glutaraldehyde 2.4% solution such as Cidex
®
- Peracetic Acid such as Perasafe or Steris System 1
®
• Rinse thoroughly with sterile water and dry.
• Before reusing the adapter, ensure the windows are dry and residue free and that the
adapter has not been damaged during handling or the cleaning/disinfecting process.