Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation SpiroPerfect Module - User Manual - Manual (Page 87)

CardioPerfect Workstation
SpiroPerfect Module
– User Manual
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18.2 Maintaining the flow sensor
The Spirometer flow sensor needs little maintenance to stay in good working condition. Only
clean and sterilize it.
Caution
To make reliable recordings, calibrate the sensor on a daily basis.
Keep track of the calibrations in the calibration log.
Cleaning and Disinfection Procedure Spirometer:
Mouthpiece
The cardboard mouthpiece is for single patient use only. Discard it after the test.
Housing
Clean the outside of the housing with a non-aggressive cleaning agent daily.
Holder and sensor
Clean and disinfect the holder and sensor after each test.
Cleaning:
1. Use an ultrasound bath with a household cleaning agent.
2. Rinse thoroughly with distilled water afterwards
3. Let it dry.
Note: Clean holder and sensor immediately after a test. It will be more difficult to
clean when saliva dries on the sensor.
Disinfection
Leave the sensor and holder emerged in alcohol (max. 70%) for 5 to 10 minutes (if it is left
emerged for a longer period, the glue inside the sensor may dissolve).
Caution Never use Isopropyl alcohol, this dissolves the glue in the sensor.
The
use of “Spiritus Ketonatus Dilutus" (70%) is recommended. This
alcohol solution consists of 70% ethanol and 0.5%
methylethylketon.
Other recommended disinfection substances are: (best used in an
ultrasound bath):

Secusept forte in a concentration of 1.5%

Lysoformin 3000

Descogen
After disinfection, rinse the parts thoroughly with distilled water.