Reusable Silicone Laryngeal Mask Airway

Professional Guide to Selecting Disinfectants for Reusable Silicone Laryngeal Mask Airway
Ningbo Yuxin Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., as a high-tech enterprise specializing in the production of anesthesia respiratory consumables, provides reusable silicone laryngeal mask airways that can be used up to 40 times after proper disinfection procedures.
Choosing the right disinfectant is essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. The right disinfectant can not only effectively eliminate pathogens, but also avoid damage to silicone materials. Improper use of disinfectants may lead to reduced functionality of the device and even pose a threat to the health of patients. Therefore, when choosing a disinfectant, the following factors should be considered:
Bactericidal spectrum: The disinfectant should have a broad spectrum of bactericidal capabilities and be effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Material compatibility: The disinfectant must be compatible with the silicone material to avoid deformation, embrittlement or damage to the material.
Ease of use: The use method and procedure of the disinfectant should be simple and easy to adapt to the time constraints in the clinical environment.
Environmental friendliness: Considering environmental protection, choosing a disinfectant with less impact on the environment is also an important consideration.
The following are several types of disinfectants commonly used to disinfect reusable silicone laryngeal masks and their characteristics:
Chlorine-containing disinfectants
Features: Chlorine-containing disinfectants (such as sodium hypochlorite) are powerful broad-spectrum disinfectants that have good killing effects on a variety of pathogens.
Suitable for immersion disinfection of medical devices.
Advantages: Rapid sterilization, suitable for rapid disinfection.
Low cost and easy to obtain.
Disadvantages: May cause corrosion to silicone materials, and long-term use may cause material aging.
Limited cleaning capacity for organic residues, need to be cleaned before use.
Use recommendations: It is recommended that when using chlorine-containing disinfectants, the silicone laryngeal mask should be thoroughly rinsed with sterile water immediately after use to remove any residual disinfectant and prevent irritation to the patient.
Chlorhexidine
Features: Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that can effectively kill bacteria and fungi.
Suitable for disinfection of skin and medical devices.
Advantages: Good compatibility with materials, and it is not easy to cause material damage after use.
Long-lasting sterilization, suitable for maintaining disinfection effects for a long time.
Disadvantages: The killing effect on some viruses may not be as good as chlorine disinfectants.
The residual odor is strong and may cause discomfort to the patient.
Recommendations for use: When using chlorhexidine, it is recommended to rinse thoroughly with sterile water after disinfection to remove possible residues.
When immersing and disinfecting reusable silicone laryngeal masks, following the following best practices will help improve the effectiveness and safety of disinfection:
Preparation before cleaning: Before immersion disinfection, first rinse the laryngeal mask with normal saline or sterile water to remove blood and body fluid residues.
Soaking time and concentration: Ensure sufficient soaking time at the appropriate concentration, usually 10-30 minutes is recommended, and the specific time should be referred to the disinfectant instructions.
Thorough rinsing: After disinfection, rinse the laryngeal mask thoroughly with sterile water to ensure that all disinfectant residues are removed.
Drying and storage: After natural drying in a sterile environment, store the laryngeal mask in a dry, well-ventilated place to avoid contact with other medical devices.
Regular inspection: Regularly inspect the integrity of the laryngeal mask to ensure that there is no sign of damage or aging before use.
Recording and tracking: It is recommended to record the date of each disinfection, the disinfectant used, and the soaking time to track and ensure compliance.