Philips V200 - Manual (Page 123)

REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 10-1
Chapter 10. Care and Maintenance
General Information
Procedures for ventilator cleaning, sterilizing, and periodic maintenance must
be performed to ensure consistent ventilator operation. Institutional policies
may also provide guidelines, procedures, and schedules for cleaning and
sterilizing equipment before, during and after patient use.
In addition, recommended methods and time frames for performing all
necessary care and maintenance procedures for the ventilator are presented in
this section.
Respironics recognizes that cleaning, sterilization, sanitation and disinfecting
practices vary widely among health care institutions. It is not possible for
Respironics to specify or require specific practices that will meet all needs, or
to be responsible for the effectiveness of cleaning, sterilization, and other
practices carried out in the patient care setting.
General procedures for cleaning and sterilizing the ventilator are described in
the following sections. Some ventilator parts must be disassembled before
cleaning and sterilizing. (Refer to “Removing and Replacing Internal Air
Source Inlet Filter” on page 10-10.)
Cleaning
When cleaning parts, avoid the use of hard brushes or other instruments likely
to cause surface damage.
CAUTION: Care should be taken when cleaning the touch display. (Refer to Figure
8-2 on page page 8-3). A soft moist cloth should be used that does not
drip water and/or soap solution when in contact with the display. After
cleaning and rinsing with a damp cloth, remove all moisture with a dry,
soft cloth. Never allow solutions of any kind to collect on the bottom
bezel of the display. Never use a brush or device that can cause
abrasion to clean the touch display or its bezel; they will cause
irreparable damage.
CAUTION: Follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions. Exposure to detergent
solution stronger than necessary can shorten the useful life of the
product. Rinse parts thoroughly to remove all detergent residues. Wipe
parts dry. Detergent residue can cause blemishes or fine cracks,
especially on parts exposed to elevated temperatures during
sterilization.