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3.4 Integrated Aeroneb
®
system
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.
• Install the nebulizer in the inspiratory limb
according to your institution’s policy and proce-
dures. DO NOT connect the nebulizer between
the flow sensor and the endotracheal tube, this
can increase dead space 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.
3.4.1 Introduction
The integrated Aeroneb
®
system, which consists of the
Aeroneb
®
nebulizer and the Aeroneb
®
module of the device
ventilator.
The Aeroneb Nebulizer System is designed for use with
mechanically ventilated patients to aerosolize physician pre-
scribed medications for inhalation which are approved for use
with a general purpose nebulizer.
For the Aeroneb, reusable as well disposable consumables are
available.
The integrated Aeroneb system is suitable for use with neo-
nate, pediatric and adult patients as described in this manual.
It is a latex-free system for intermittent and continuous nebuli-
zation that incorporates Aerogen’s OnQ™ Aerosol Generator.
The Aeroneb nebulizer operates in-line with standard ventilator
circuits in acute and sub-acute care environments. It operates
without changing patient ventilator parameters and can be
refilled without interrupting ventilation.
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