Laerdal CPRmeter - Manual (Page 18)

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After each Use
After use on a patient, the CPRmeter may be contaminated and should be
handled appropriately.
1. Place the contaminated CPRmeter in a plastic bag until it can be cleaned.
Do not insert a contaminated CPRmeter into the red sleeve.
2. If it is visibly soiled, wipe the CPRmeter with a soft cloth or paper towel to
remove as much contamination as possible.
3. Remove the CPRmeter patient adhesive from the back of the CPRmeter.
4. Clean the CPRmeter as described under Cleaning.
5. Examine the vent membrane in the center of the yellow rear cover. If the
vent membrane is soiled or damaged, see Replacing the Rear Cover.
6. Check the exterior of the CPRmeter for signs of damage. Contact Laerdal
to arrange for replacement if needed.
7. Apply a new CPRmeter patient adhesive to the CPRmeter as described in
Chapter 2, Setup.
Cleaning
If the CPRmeter has been used in a training situation, it may be wiped using
an alcohol wipe (70% ethanol solution).
If the CPRmeter has been used in a clinical situation, clean it as follows:
1. Clean and scrub the exterior using a mild detergent and either a soft cloth
or toothbrush until the surfaces are visually clean.
2. Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water.
3. Clean the exterior using a 0.55% solution of ortho-phthalaldehyde. Spray the
solution on to cover all exterior surfaces, and allow to sit for a minimum of
10 minutes. An alternative cleaning agent is isopropyl alcohol (70% solution).
4. Wipe the exterior with a clean soft cloth dipped in water. Allow to dry
completely.
WARNING: The above procedure does not ensure disinfection. Cleaning
the device with 0.55% solution of ortho-phthalaldehyde ensures that the
CPRmeter is thoroughly cleaned.
CAUTION: Do not immerse the CPRmeter in water, hold it under running
water, or allow moisture to penetrate it. Do not sterilize the CPRmeter.