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Friday 26 December 2014

How To Maintain SpO2 Probe

MAINTAINING YOUR SPO2 PROBE


To get Optimize performance from SPO2 Probe just follow simple steps.

  • Clean The sensor after each and every single use.
  • To clean the sensor with mild detergent in ratio of 10-to-1 Water-to-Bleach
  • Never deep the sensor directly into the water or any solution.
  • Do Not use any type of acid to clean the probe that can even damage the surface of the spo2 probe.Like 'Aluminium Chloride' if that acid use for cleaning that will eat the plastic body of the probe
  • After cleaning the probe allow detecting part to dry properly.
  • Never Sterilize SPO2 Probe in Autoclave.
  • Always remember that remove the clip after only end of examination,Never pull the SPo2 probe from the patient.by removing clip properly maintain the life of probe.
  • Did not allow to bent cable of probe that will effect of the reading quality.For this some tips as belo 
  1. Mount a clip beside the monitor that will hold the SPo2 Probe properly thus maintain the quality of the reading.

HOW TO CLEAN USG PROBE

GENERAL CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR TRANSDUCER



General cleaning Instruction for all transducer.

Caution:


For Better life of the probe its necessary to clean the probe after each and every use.but to clean it in proper manner is important thing.these are some following steps for the taking care of the USG probe and transducer.

  • Transducer Must be Clean After each and every use,must have to sterilize the probe after each use,but for the sterilization please follow the manufacturing procedure.
  • Do not allow the sharp things Knives,Needle touch to the transducer cable.
  • While using do not bump the transducer on hard surfaces.
  • Do not use surgeons brush to clean the transducer,must have to use smooth brush to clean the transducers.
  • While cleaning and sterilization put the transducer part dry,do not allow water or any liquid goes inside the transducer.

To Clean Transducer:

  • After each case remove the gel from the transducer.
  • disconnect the probe from system,Remove any cover,Biopsy guide or tip guide.
  • Use soft cloth deep in the smooth water and with light hand clean the transducer and cable.
  • Remove unnecessary dust and particle from the head of transducer.