surgical drains series is a common medical device in hospitals, and its pipes are an important part of conveying oxygen and medicine to the patient's body. Since the pipe is the part that is in direct contact with the patient, its cleaning and disinfection are crucial to not only ensure the health and safety of the patient, but also extend the service life of the surgical drains series. This paper will discuss the cleaning and disinfection methods of surgical drains series pipes and the maintenance of medical equipment.

First, the importance of pipeline cleaning

Pipe cleaning is an important part of surgical drains series maintenance. If the lines are not adequately cleaned and disinfected, there may be a risk of cross-infection to patients. In addition, dirt and bacteria can also affect the performance of surgical drains series, leading to equipment failure and damage.

Second, pipeline cleaning and disinfection methods

1. Clean pipes

Pipe cleaning is the basic step of pipe cleaning. Before cleaning, the pipe should be removed first, and the appropriate cleaning agent should be selected according to its structure and material characteristics. Generally used cleaning agents are: 0.5% chlorhexidine, 2% acetic acid, 1% sodium hydroxide and so on. Pour the cleaning agent into the water, clean the inside and outside surfaces of the pipe with a brush and sponge, and then rinse with water.

2. Disinfect pipes

After cleaning, the pipes should be disinfected. There are many methods of pipeline disinfection, such as chemical disinfection, heat sterilization, ultraviolet disinfection and so on. Among them, chemical disinfection is a common method, can choose acetaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide and other disinfectants for disinfection. The concentration and use time of disinfectants should be adjusted according to the types of disinfectants and use requirements to ensure the effect of disinfection.

3. Dry the pipe

After disinfection, the pipe should be placed in a dry environment to dry. Place the pipes in a well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and damp environment. At the same time, attention should be paid to avoid contamination of the pipeline during the drying process.

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