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3.3 Installing the pneumatic nebulizer
WARNING
• Do not use an expiratory filter continuously or
an HME in the patient’s breathing circuit during
nebulization. Nebulization can cause an expira-
tory side filter to clog, substantially increasing
flow resistance and impairing ventilation.
• To prevent the expiratory valve from sticking
due to nebulized medications, use only medica-
tions approved for nebulization and regularly
check and clean or replace the expiratory valve
membrane.
• Connect the nebulizer in the inspiratory limb
per your institution’s policy and procedures.
Connecting the nebulizer between the flow
sensor and the tracheal tube increases dead
space ventilation.
• Be aware that nebulization affects delivered
oxygen concentration.
NOTE:
• In the configuration mode you can view and change
the nebulizer settings.
• Nebulization is disabled during heliox administration
and in the infant/neonatal application.
The nebulization feature provides a stable driving pressure to
power a pneumatic nebulizer connected to the nebulizer out-
let, optimally specified for 6 to 7 l/min flow. Be aware that
nebulization affects delivered oxygen concentration.
Connect the nebulizer and accessories as shown in Figure 3-9.
Table 1-1 has information about compatible nebulizers.
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