One of the stages of high level disinfection is washing, which we review below the important points during the steps:
- Prepare a solution of enzymatic detergent in potable water in the washing tray, respecting the proportion and temperature of water indicated by the product manufacturer.
- Submerge the endoscope fully in the solution (for non-submersible models, the head is not immersed).
- Make the solution of diluted enzymatic detergent circulate through the channels of the endoscope until the organic remains are completely eliminated.
- Leave the instrument submerged and the channels full of solution for the time indicated by the manufacturer of the cleaning product.
- In non-submersible models, the head should be cleaned with a cloth impregnated with an enzymatic detergent solution.
- Discard the enzymatic detergent solution. Rinse the washing tray used with potable water.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Refrences
Sterilization manual for health centers
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General guidelines for performing high-level disinfection
Recommendations for the use of disinfection processes
Physical Disinfection methods – Liquid chemical methods
Factors that affect the effectiveness of the disinfection process
