Lesson 9 (Part 2) Flashcards
What is a benefit of automated HLD?
There is no special equipment needed
- with the Trophon EPR
Why is using the Trophon safer?
Because the process is completely closed
What does a closed process protect?
Both the environment and the workers
Why is the automated system more effected?
It allows the staff to multitask
What needs to happen with manual soaking techniques?
The probes have to come out of the soak at a specific time
What are 3 pros for Trophon EPR?
- Easy to use
- Very compact
- Easily moved
How do you use the Trophon? (2)
- Push the on button
- upper right corner - It will indicate it is warming up and let you know when it is ready
- load probe
What must the probe be for a Trophon? (2)
- Clean
2. Dry
What is the probe held by to secure it?
2 clamps
Probe gland
Electrical cable at the back of the handle
- covered by a short sleeve
How do you load the probe? (3)
- Put on gloves
- Press the top of the probe gland into the gland seal
- Push the probes electrical cable into the cable clamp
- at the top of the chamber
Where do you hold the probe?
By its handle
How must the probe be before loading? (2)
- Straight
2. Not touching the walls or bottom of the chamber
What is the single-use chemical indicator used for?
Each disinfection cycle
What colour should the indicator be when placed on the floor of the device chamber?
Red
Why must only one box of chemical indicators be opened at one time?
Because colour assessment charts for successful disinfection is different for each box
What can you do after the chemical indicator is put in?
You can close the chamber door
- it will lock automatically
What happens if the door of the chamber doesn’t close properly?
A message will display, close chamber door
What message will appear after the chamber doors are closed?
Is the probe clean and dry?
What will the device do after you confirmed the probe was clean and dry?
It will do a self check for readiness and say press start to being
- you can start or cancel if you wish to unlock the machine
What does the screen say if you indicate that the probe is not clean and dry?
Remove and clean the probe
How do you know when the device is done disinfection? (2)
- It will say cycle complete remove probe
2. An audible alarm will sound
Why should you wear gloves before touching items inside the chamber?
Due to potential residual peroxide
What is hydrogen peroxide?
A disinfectant
Do the colours on the chemical indicator have to be the exact colour in order to be properly cleaned?
Yes
What do you do if the device states cycle failed?
Then you start a new disinfecting cycle from the beginning
What must be done even if the cycle says complete?
A manual inspection of the chemical indicator
