How Are Speculums Sanitized?
Clean by Scrubbing the Specula with a Detergent Solution or Use a Mechanical Device Such as an Ultrasonic Cleaner. When Manually Washing the Specula, Be Sure...
Clean by scrubbing the specula with a detergent solution or use a mechanical device such as an ultrasonic cleaner. When manually washing the specula, be sure and scrub them beneath the water with a soft-bristled brush; then rinse well under running water.
How do you sterilize Cusco speculum?
Do not use bleach. Do not place coated instruments in ultrasonic cleaner. each other or other instruments. Steam: Steam autoclave at 250°F (121ºC) for 30 minutes.
Do vaginal speculums need sterilization?
If the speculums are not needed in a sterile environment, it is acceptable to sterilize them, unwrapped, in the recommended cycle. At the end of the cycle, allow to cool then, using clean hands or donning clean, powder-free gloves, package in a zip-lock bag.
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