Leaflet Name: Clearway/ Clearway 2 cough assistor
Leaflet Lead Name: Verity Ford
Date Leaflet Developed: January 2021
Date Leaflet Approved: 15/04/2021
Issue Date: April 2021
Review Date: April 2024
Page 4 of 5
Ref: 1412
Version No: 5
How do I look after my equipment?
Cough Assistor:
It is important that your machine is placed
on a firm, flat surface, e.g. a table. It
should be kept clean and dust-free.
Switch device off after use.
Masks:
A standard mask is provided that should
fit tightly over your mouth and nose. If
your arms are weak you may need help to
hold the mask in place as you use the
machine. It is possible to use the machine
by mouthpiece or tracheostomy tube, this
will be discussed with you by your
physiotherapist.
It is important to take care of your mask,
mouth piece or tracheostomy connector. It
is best to wash your mask/ mouth piece
after every use in warm soapy water.
Replace the tracheostomy connector
daily.
Filters:
The filters provided need changing if they
become visibly soiled or contain trapped
moisture. We would recommend the
round filter attached to the tubing is
changed weekly and the filter at the back
of the machine is checked weekly.
Tubing:
The tubing should be washed in warm
soapy water every 2-3 days. If mucus is
coughed into the tube please wash after
use. Please ensure that the tubing is dry
prior to reconnecting to the cough
assistor. Check the circuit at each use a
replace if damaged.
Machine Maintenance and Repair
If your machine breaks down or has a fault
please contact an Engineer at Deva
Medical on:
24hr emergency number 0772 088 3276
Office hours 0151 529 3808
Your cough assistor should be serviced
yearly by Deva Medical. They will contact
you when the service is due to arrange a
convenient time to visit your home and
carry out the service.
Please tell us if there are any problems with
the machine or if it alarms with a fault.
If you have any queries regarding the
service of your machine, contact the NIV
Co-ordinator, on the number shown below.
Replacement Equipment
If you require any replacement equipment
e.g. tubing, masks, filters etc. please phone
the Physiotherapists or NIV Co-ordinator on
the numbers shown below.
We will post replacement equipment out to
you, or you can arrange a convenient time
to collect any equipment required.
Contact numbers:
For any queries or require advice regarding
the use of your machine or the equipment
you have been given, please contact the
department on the numbers below:
Ventilation Team Physiotherapists
Telephone switchboard: 0151 525 5980
Ask for BLEEP 3334
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