Areas of application
Anaesthetic instruments (AN)
Anaesthetic instruments should be thermally disinfected using the
If this is not possible, they can be processed using a chemical disinfection programme. The water level in the machine should be increased when using a chemical disinfection programme. To establish the effectiveness of disinfection, consult the manufacturer of the disinfecting agent being used.
If the process is not to be followed by sterilisation, the load should be dried completely to avoid the development of
A sufficient drying time is, therefore, absolutely essential.
Mobile units for anaesthetic instruments are supplied with their own operating instructions.
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