Operation - Medel AIR PLUS Manual De Instrucciones

Note
• Ensure that there is a mains socket close to the set-
up area.
• Arrange the mains connector cable so that no-one
will trip over it.
• To disconnect the nebuliser from the mains after in-
halation, first switch off the device and then pull the
mains plug out of the socket.

6. Operation

Important
• For hygiene reasons, it is essential to clean the at-
omiser [9] and the accessories after each treatment
and to disinfect them after the last treatment of the
day.
• The accessories may be used only by one person;
use by several people is not recommended.
• If the therapy involves inhaling several different medi-
cations one after the other, please be aware that the
atomiser [9] must be rinsed under warm tap water
following every usage. See "Cleaning and disinfec-
tion" on page 31.
• Please observe the notes on changing the filter in
these instructions for use.
• Check that hose connectors are firmly attached to
the nebuliser [4] and the atomiser [9] before each use
of the device.
• Before use, check the device is working correctly, by
briefly switching on the nebuliser (together with the
connected atomiser, but without medication). If air
comes out of the atomiser [9], the device is working.
6.1 Installing the atomiser insert
• Open the atomiser [9] by twisting the top anticlock-
wise against the medication container [12]. Place
the atomiser insert [10] into the medication container
[12].
• Ensure that the cone for administering medication fits
well on the cone for the air duct inside the atomiser
[9].
6.2 Filling the atomiser
• Fill with an isotonic saline solution
or pour the medication directly in-
to the medication container [12].
Avoid overfilling. The maximum
recommended filling quantity is
8 ml.
• Use medication only as instructed
by your doctor and ask about the
appropriate inhalation period and
quantity for you.
• If the prescribed quantity of medication is less than
2 ml, top this up to at least 4 ml with isotonic sa-
line solution. Dilution is also necessary with viscous
medications. Here too, please observe the instruc-
tions of your doctor.
6.3 Closing the atomiser
• Close the atomiser [9] by twisting the top clockwise
against the medication container [12]. Ensure that
the connection is correct.
6.4 Inserting the valve
• Press the blue valve [11] into the opening intended
for this purpose on the upper side of the atomiser
[9].
Note
The valve system ensures better delivery of the medi-
cation to the lungs. Only use the valve [11] with the
mouthpiece [13], never with the masks [14, 15] or the
nosepiece [16].
6.5 Connecting accessories to the atomiser
• Connect the atomiser [9] to the desired accessory
(mouthpiece [13], adult mask [14], children's mask
[15] or nosepiece [16]).
In addition to the accompanying adult [14] and
children's mask (from 2 years of age) [15], you also
have the option of using baby mask (from ages 0-3
years) with your nebuliser. The baby mask is not in-
cluded in delivery with the AIR PLUS. You can find
an overview of all replacement items in chapter "12.
Replacement parts and wearing parts".
Note
The most effective form of nebulisation is by using the
mouthpiece. Nebulisation using a mask is only recom-
mended if it is not possible to use a mouthpiece (e.g.
for children who are not yet able to inhale medication
using a mouthpiece).
If you are using the adult mask [14] you can secure it
to your head with the adult mask strap. There is also a
strap for the children's mask [15].
When using a mask to inhale, take care to ensure the
mask fits well and the eyes are unobstructed.
• Before the treatment, pull the atomiser upwards out
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of the holder [6].
• Start the nebuliser using the On/Off switch [2].
• Spray mist pouring out of the atomiser indicates that
the device is operating correctly.
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6.6 Treatment
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• When inhaling, sit upright and relaxed at a table and
not in an armchair to avoid compressing the airways
and therefore impairing the effectiveness of the treat-
ment.
• Breathe in the atomised medication deeply.
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