Table 2.
Equipment use and decontamination recommendations.
| Equipment | Use | Decontamination |
|---|---|---|
| Flow sensors | Reusable (discard after 10 uses) | Wash with soap and water. Submerge in neutral-pH enzymatic solution. Sterile processing recommended. |
| Mouthpiece | Reusable | Wash with soap and water. Soak for 60 min in 10% bleach solution and rinse with cold water; OR Submerge in neutral-pH enzymatic solution and send for sterile processing. |
| Nose clip | Single use | Discard after use; OR wash with soap and water. Soak for 60 min in 10% bleach solution and rinse with cold water. |
| Face mask and coupler | Reusable | Wash with soap and water. Soak for 10 min in 10% bleach solution and rinse with cold water; OR Submerge in neutral-pH enzymatic solution and send for sterile processing. |
| Neoprene masks | Single patient usea | Wash with warm soap and water. Rinse with cold water. Air dry. |
| Pulse oximetry band/ head band | Single patient usea | Wash with warm soap and water. Rinse with cold water. Air dry. |
a
Can be reused for same patient and discard when tests are discontinued.