The MetaNeb® System Instructions for Use (174432 REV 10) 21
MetaTherapy® Treatment Protocol
METATHERAPY® TREATMENT PROTOCOL
F
REQUENCY
The common strategy for the frequency of MetaTherapy® Treatment in the
acute care setting, ranges from two (2) to four (4) times daily. The patient’s
response to the therapy should determine any frequency adjustments.
PROCEDURE
1. Make sure the unit operates correctly. See “Pre-Use Check” on page
20.
2. Follow your institutional guidelines for infection control.
3. Introduce yourself, and explain the procedure to the patient.
4. The patient should be in an upright and comfortable position, if
possible.
5. The patient should be assessed per institutional guidelines.
6. Fill the nebulizer with the prescribed medications, if applicable. See
“Using a Bacterial Filter In-Line with the MetaNeb® System” on page
16.
7. Set the mode to CPEP.
8. Turn the CPEP flow dial all the way clockwise to the lowest position.
9. Set the selector ring on
the handset to the one-
dot position.
10. Connect The MetaNeb®
System to an approved
50 psi oxygen source.
11. Put the master switch in
the ON position.
12. Adjust the CPEP flow to observe the aerosol that comes from the
patient end of the handset.
13. Attach the mouthpiece to the handset.
NOTES:
• A cushion mask or tracheotomy tube may also be connected to
the handset using the appropriate provided adapter.
• It may be difficult to connect the facemask to the handset. If
needed, apply more pressure when you are connecting the two
parts.
Low resistance
Medium
High resistance
resistance
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