Table 59.5.

Cleaning and Reprocessing of Semicritical Patient Care Items

Items	Methods
Anesthetic equipment (airways, endotracheal tubes, etc.)	Preferably sterilization, HLD may be used as an alternative
Respiratory equipment	HLD
Laryngoscopes and its blade	HLD with liquid germicides/disinfectants
Endoscopes	Heat sterilization/low-temperature sterilization/HLD
Nebulizer and nebulizer cups	Clean and disinfect
Respiratory therapy equipment	HLD
Resuscitation accessories	Heat disinfect/wash with detergent and hot water

HLD, high-level disinfectant.