NASG suit must be kept in a clean container after disinfection, washing and drying. It can be placed in the area identified to keep all the emergency kits - i) Emergency drug tray ii) PPH kit and beside this the NASG suit iii) Eclampsia tray . Keep all these near the Crash Cart ( this contains all equipments and materials required for ACLS ( CPR) . The Ambu bag should be kept in a clean transparent washable container , on the top of the Crash Cart. The Ambu bag should be placed inside this container , after disinfection, washing and drying. Disinfection - by chemical disinfection with 2% Gluteraldehyde for 20- 30 minutes. Then wash thoroughly with clean water. Then dry it and place in the container. Some Ambu bags are autoclavable- these after autoclaving as per manufacturer's recommendations can be placed in the container. Display the work instructions for cleaning and storing/ SOP ,as a flow chart or diagram in the nursing station.
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