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3.2. Use
The patient receiving treatment should be seated or slightly reclined
in a comfortable position as treatments take several minutes. Keep in
mind that the nebulizer cup must remain vertical during treatment.
1. Place the compressor unit on a flat, stable surface within operating
range of the patient and an electrical outlet. Ensure that the air
vents on the side of the unit housing are not blocked or obstructed
and that the power is off (O)
2. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
3. Attach one end of the air tube to the tube connector at the back
of the unit. Turn on (I) the power briefly to ensure that the unit is
functioning properly and test that air is coming through the tubing,
and then turn the power off (O)
4. Fill and assemble the nebulizer.
a.
Make sure the blue nozzle is in place in the bottom half of the
nebulizer.
b.
Pour the medication into the nebulizer cup following the physician
prescribed dosage, Fig 1.
c. Replace the top of the nebulizer and twist to close; gently pull
the top to ensure the top is secure, Fig 2.
d. Attach the selected inhalation device: angled mouthpiece,
nosepiece or mask (adult/child) to the top of the nebulizer, taking
care not to spill the medication in the cup, Fig 3.
e. Attach the nebulizer to the air tubing, Fig 4.
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.1
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