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Guidelines for Cleaning Instruments

Gustavo Sanchez

Created on March 11, 2024

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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