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Care and Cleaning of Nebulizer Equipment After Each Use
Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning the nebulizer equipment. Some suggested guidelines
include the following:
1. Take apart the nebulizer. Wash all parts (except tubing and interrupter) in liquid dish soap and water.
Rinse with water.
Or
1. Place the nebulizer parts (except mask, tubing and interrupter) in a dishwasher basket and place on the
top rack of the dishwasher.
2. After washing the nebulizer shake off any excess water.
3. Reattach the nebulizer pieces and tubing to the air compressor and turn on the compressor to dry the
nebulizer quickly. Make sure the nebulizer is completely dry before storing the nebulizer.
Care and Cleaning of Nebulizer Equipment Every Other Treatment Day
There are two ways to disinfect and sterilize your nebulizer. Boiling the nebulizer is the preferred method:
Boiling Water
1. Wash your hands.
2. Take the nebulizer apart.
3. Put all the parts of the PARI LC JET+
TM
except the mask, tubing and interrupter in boiling water for 10
minutes.
4. After boiling the nebulizer shake off any excess water
5. Reattach the nebulizer pieces and tubing to the air compressor and turn on the compressor to dry the
nebulizer quickly. Make sure the nebulizer is completely dry before storing the nebulizer.
Vinegar and Water
1. Wash your hands.
2. Soak all parts of the nebulizer (except mask, tubing and interrupter) for 1 hour in a solution of 1 part
distilled white vinegar and 3 parts hot water. The solution should be fresh. Remove the parts from the
vinegar solution and rinse them in water. Discard the solution.
3. Shake off any excess water.
4. Reattach the nebulizer pieces and tubing to the air compressor and turn on the compressor to dry the
nebulizer quickly. Make sure the nebulizer is completely dry before storing the nebulizer.
The tubing is replaced every two weeks because it is difficult to clean and dry properly.
Care of the Compressor
Check the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and care of other compressor you are using.
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NOTE: This information is provided to you as an educational service of the Mount Sinai – National Jewish
Health Respiratory Institute. It is not meant to be a substitute for consulting with your own physician.