Preparing For Treatment; Taking The Treatment - Profile CR60 Manual De Instrucciones

Preparing for treatment

Caution: It is important to understand that
the drug prescribed may have to be diluted
with distilled water or normal saline. If you
are in any doubt about the amount to be
dispensed per treatment, or the diluted factor
to be used, please consult the doctor.
1. Dispense the prescribed drug directly into
the top of the Sidestream nebulizer (drug
chamber), or into the base by unscrewing
the chamber.
Note: It is important that a Sidestream
nebulizer is used to gain maximum
performance from your CR60.
2. Connect one end of the High Pressure
Duratube to the inlet on the bottom of the
Sidestream nebulizer (drug chamber) and
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the other to the bacteria filter attached to
the compressor pressure outlet. (It is
essential to use a bacteria filter (part no.
1214) fitted to the air outlet of this unit).
3. Connect either a mask (part no.1100A
adult or 1120A child) or mouthpiece (part
no. 1601A or 1605A durable) to the
Sidestream nebulizer.
The mouthpiece is provided for those who
prefer this type of delivery system.
Mouthpieces are generally considered to be
more effective than masks. They avoid
aerosol irritating the eyes and keep the face
dry. Some patients may find a mask more
comfortable as it can be strapped to the
head with the strap provided. A child's mask
is also available for the younger patient.

Taking the treatment

Turn on the CR60 at the on/off switch and
the Sidestream will produce a fine mist.
In order to get the best out of the CR60 it is
necessary for the user to be instructed how
to take nebulizer treatments. This is best
done by your Doctor, Asthma Clinic or
Physiotherapy Department at your hospital.
As a guide, it is suggested that if you are as
relaxed as possible, you will find it easier to
gain the maximum benefit from the
treatment. Sit upright and be well supported
in a chair or, if in bed, be well supported
with pillows as near to upright as possible.
It is also suggested that two or three deeper
breaths are interspersed with gentle lower
chest breathing. Do not try and breathe
quickly. Some patients find it convenient to
turn the machine off during the treatment
and take a short rest.
When the nebulizer begins to work
intermittently and 'spits', then the treatment
has finished. There is no need to try and
nebulize every drop of your medication as
there will always be a small amount left in
the chamber.