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Guidelines for Cleaning Instruments
Gustavo Sanchez
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General Guidelines for Cleaning Instruments
Sanitizing
Disinfecting
Sterilizing
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Guidelines
- Use only EPA-approved chemical or 10% bleach solution to kill infectious agents outside the body.
- Applies to instruments that touch intact mucous membranes but do not penetrate the patient's body surfaces.
Instruments
- Laryngeal mirror
- Nasal speculum
Guidelines
- Use detergent, or as indicated by the manufacturer.
- Applies to instruments that do not touch the patient or that touch only intact skin.
- Disinfect these instruments after sanitization if they have come in contact with blood or other body fluids.
Instruments
- Opthalmoscope
- Otoscope
- Penlight
- Stethoscope
- Tape measure
- Tuning Fork
Guidelines
- Use an autoclave or approved method to kill all microorganisms.
- Applies to instruments that penetrate the skin or contact normally sterile areas of the body.
Instruments
- Anoscope
- Curette
- Needle (reusable)
- Syringe (reusable)
- Vaginal Speculum