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5 HYGIENIC RE-USE
The INQUA
®
nebuliser is designed for multiple uses. It must not
be used by more than one person. A dedicated nebuliser,
mouthpiece and/or mask must be provided for exclusive use by
each individual patient.
To do this, follow these instructions:
The nebuliser and the mouthpiece or respective mask must
be cleaned and disinfected before they are used for the first
time and after each use.
Wash your hands thoroughly before every use and cleaning.
Additional requirements concerning the necessary hygienic
preparations (hand disinfection, handling of medications and
inhalation solutions) in high-risk groups (e.g., users with sup-
pressed immune systems, patients with cystic fibrosis) can be
obtained from the respective self-help groups.
The connection tubing cannot be cleaned nor disinfected
either chemically or by boiling (see section "Care of the con-
nection tubing", page 57).
Ensure that the INQUA
®
nebuliser is dried thoroughly after
each cleaning and disinfection. Condensation or residual
wetness can present an increased risk through the growth of
bacteria.
Please read Section "Material information" in Chapter
"MISCELLANEOUS" on page 66.
WARNING:
In order to prevent a risk to health, e.g., infection due to
a contaminated nebuliser, it is imperative that the follow-
ing hygiene regulations are followed.
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