Machine Info & Maintenance

Obtain clean probe from the trauma pyxis.  The Charge Nurse has access.

One patient label placed on the bag it is wrapped in, one patient label given to the Charge Nurse

Place endocavitary probe cover on probe

When finished, remove probe cover and place in biohazard trash.  Wipe down probe as above with AF3 wipes and alert charge nurse to which patient room it is in.  Give the charge nurse the patient label and an ED tech will take the probe to central processing for cleaning.  The charge nurse has a book at the desk in which you attach the patient label and fill in the data (date, provider using the probe, etc.).

Obtain clean probe from the medication room pyxis.

One patient label placed on the bag it is wrapped in, one patient label given to the charge nurse

Place endocavitary probe cover on probe

When finished, remove probe cover and place in biohazard trash, wipe down probe with AF3 wipes as above and place it in the dirty utility red bins.  Give the charge nurse the patient label and an ED tech will clean the probe with the Trophon.  The tech will place the patient label and the Trophon label in the book next to the trophon machine for tracking.