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  • 17/02/2020 at 2:33 pm #76315
    kate.ryan@austin.org.au
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    Thanks to those who have responded already, just for clarification purposes I am aware there are single use options available when it is known that a patient’s condition will necessitate HLD, however I am referring to situations where a reusable medical device (as specified by the manufacturer) comes into contact with non-intact skin or body fluids unexpectedly e.g. stethoscope in a trauma case.

    I have yet to come across manufacturer’s instructions that specify the required HLD for these types of devices (EEG, BP cuff etc)

    Hoping someone may have looked into this already and can provide some answers
    Thanks for your assistance.
    Kate

    Can I please ask for assistance with the following question:

    How are semi-critical devices being high level disinfected in other organisations? Specifically devices (RMD) that come into contact with non-intact skin, blood or body fluid; that can’t be reprocessed in CSSD or an automatic HLD unit e.g. stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, EEG/ECG leads etc.

    Furthermore, how do you track the reprocessing of these items?

    Kind regards

    Kate Ryan

    RMD Program Officer

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