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Decontamination And Management Of LaryngoscopesFFH/CSSD/SOP/032

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• After cleaning, rinse blades thoroughly, and dry prior to disinfection/sterilization

• Inspect physical condition for: Foreign Substances, Damage or cracks, broken, loose or wear

• WARNING: ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended

• A minimum of High Level Disinfection is required

• If recommended by manufacture blades may be steam autoclaved

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• NOTE: Autoclaving with lamp removed will result in damage to the electrical circuit

• Standard battery handles are usually not compatible with steam autoclave sterilization

• Autoclave able handles can often be identified by the term ‘AUTOCLAVE’ written on the handle If they do not have the marking they ARE NOT autoclavable

• NOTE: ALWAYS FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS GUIDELINES

• Always wrap laryngoscope blades and handles unattached if autoclaving

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• NOTE: Do not exceed temperature of 134°C

• Flash and Hot air sterilization is not usually recommended

• If disinfecting refer to solution manufacturer’s instructions for recommended exposure times and solution concentrations,

• NOTE: Disinfecting with lamp removed will result in damage to the electrical circuit

• Prior to immersion, ensure that the lamp is secure

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• Rinse thoroughly in sterile water

• Dry with a non linting cloth

Test Procedure

• Once Disinfected/Autoclaved (unwrap pack) replace appropriate size batteries (as per manufacturers instructions) into Laryngoscope handle and replace bottom cap Stubby handle: insert battery pack with tab side down

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• Laryngoscope blades and handles should always be tested after cleaning/disinfection/sterilization and prior to use

• To check, connect the laryngoscope blade to the handle and pull open to the “on” position If the unit fails to light or flickers, check the lamp/ batteries

• Be sure adequate supplies of spare lamps, batteries, and replacement parts are readily available

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• Be sure the lamp’s glass envelope is clean and free of any fingerprints after assembly If necessary, the glass may be cleaned with a soft cloth or cotton ball moistened in alcohol

• Wrapping the reassembled laryngoscope should protect it from contamination until the item is to be used the

• A re-sealable plastic bag or other impermeable wrap may be used as the covering because the laryngoscope is clean not sterile Wrapping the blades in sterilization wrap or a sterilization peel pack is not recommended because this may lead the user to think that the blade is sterile

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• Contamination may result from a clean blade coming into contact with a contaminated laryngoscope handle

• The item should be clearly labeled as being high-level disinfected and not sterile Labeling should also contain some method to indicate the date when the high-level disinfection occurred and the person responsible for completing the process

5. Reference Documents:

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Procedure Manual

Standard Precautions

6. Distribution :

Copy No. 1 with AQMR & Copy No. 2 in the Dept.

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