The MetaNeb® System Instructions for Use (174432 REV 10) 1
Indications
INDICATIONS
I
NDICATIONS FOR USE
The MetaNeb® System is indicated for mobilization of secretions, lung
expansion therapy, the treatment and prevention of pulmonary
atelectasis, and also has the ability to provide supplemental oxygen when
used with compressed oxygen.
PATIENT POPULATION
• Adults and children over the age of 2
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Untreated tension pneumothorax
• Untrained or unskilled operator
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS
• History of pneumothorax
• Pulmonary air leak
• Recent pneumonectomy
• Pulmonary hemorrhage
• Myocardial infarction
• Vomiting
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS
• Hyperventilation
• Gastric distension
• Decreased cardiac output
• Increased intracranial pressure
• Increased air trapping
• Hyperoxygenation
• Pneumothorax
• Pulmonary air leak
• Pulmonary hemorrhage
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