Philips V200 User Manual
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Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual
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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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
to cause surface damage.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: