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Manual Scrub
The following steps are recommended when manual scrubbing instruments.
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Always wear heavy-duty utility gloves, mask, protective
eyewear, and a gown.
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Proceed slowly and carefully to reduce the chance of percutaneous injuries.
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Place a few instruments in the pan and brush them thoroughly
using a long handled brush while they are submerged. This
reduces splattering.
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Wash the instruments thoroughly, but avoid splattering.
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Wash the cleaning brush after use, and allow it to dry. |
Ultrasonic Cleaning
The following steps are recommended for ultrasonic cleaning.
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Proceed slowly and carefully.
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Wash instruments prior to placing them in the chamber.
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Place a maximum of 20 loose instruments at a time in the holding
basket or rack. |
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Use a detergent designed for use in ultrasonic cleaners.
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Operate the unit with the lid on. |
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Process loose instruments for 3 to 6 minutes (adjust time if
needed).
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Process instrument cassettes for 10 to 20 minutes (consult
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Instrument Washers
Instrument washers automatically clean and rinse instruments. Depending on
design and water temperature, instrument washer types may also sanitize,
disinfect, and sterilize. These machines are an excellent way of
decontaminating instruments while minimizing handling and, therefore,
possible percutaneous injuries.
Thermo Disinfections
Thermo disinfection is also more efficient than cleaning by hand and lowers
the risk of contamination. Mostly the machine is large and is inefficient if
chosen for small quantity of instruments. Before sterilization the
instruments should be dry to prevent stains.
Instruments with joints or ratchet should be cleaned and sterilized in open
position only.
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