cleaning
NOTE– Your physician may recommend a specific breathing
pattern during treatment. If so, follow his/her
recommendations.
11. If an aerosol mask is used, place the mask over mouth
and nose (Fig. 7). As aerosol begins to flow, inhale
deeply and slowly through mouth, then exhale slowly.
12. When treatment is complete, turn unit off by pressing
the power switch to the "Off" position. Unplug the unit
from the wall power outlet.
NEbUlIzER ClEANING
All parts of the nebulizer, except tubing, should be cleaned
according to the following instructions. Your physician and/or
DeVilbiss provider may specify a certain cleaning procedure.
If so, follow their recommendations.
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To prevent possible risk of infection from
contaminated medication, cleaning of the
nebulizer is recommended after each aerosol
treatment . Disinfecting is recommended once a
day .
Clean After Every Use:
1.
With power switch in the "Off" position, unplug power
cord from wall outlet.
2.
Disconnect tubing from the air-inlet connector and set
aside.
3.
Disassemble mouthpiece or mask from cap. Open
nebulizer by turning cap counterclockwise and
removing baffle.
4.
Wash all items, except tubing, in a hot water/
dishwashing detergent solution. Rinse under hot tap
water for 30 seconds to remove detergent residue.
Allow to air dry.
5.
For reusable nebulizer only, clean daily in dishwasher
using top shelf.
CAUTION– The reusable nebulizer is dishwasher safe,
but do not place any disposable nebulizer
parts in an automatic dishwasher; doing so
could cause damage.
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