7.
f^8
FAIMIMO
THE
[NEBULIZER
COI
1.
Disconnect the tubing
froqi
the compressor and from the bottom of the nebulizer cup.
2.
If
there is any moisture (condensation) in the tubing, let the compressor run with the
tubing
only for
2-3 minutes.
The
warm
air from
the compressor
wiii dry out
the tubing.
Alternatively, you can dry the tubing by removing it from the compressor and hanging it-
.up
with the '-ends down" to allowthe moisture or condensation to drain out and
evaporate. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the exterior of.the tubing.
3. Disassemble tubing and
accessories
as illustrated.
4.
Wash all parts with warm water and liquid dish soap. DO NOT WASH THE TUBING.
5.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water and shake
cutwater.
6. Air dry or hand dry nebulizer parts on a clean, lint free
ciotii.
Reassemble nebuiizer
when parts
are dry
and store.
. ' ^
7 You can also wash the accessories in the top shelf of a dishwasher. Masks cannot be
washed safely in a dishwasher. DO NOT WASH THE TUBING. Place the parts in a
dishwasher bas!<et and place the basket on the top rack
ofthe
dishwasher. Remove and
dry parts when the cycle is complete.
3.
DISINFEGTINGAND
STERILIZING
NEBULIZER COMPONENTS
AND
1.
Clean the nebuiizer components and accessories as described In cleaning section.
Every other treatment day, soak the parts
ina
solution of
1
part distilled white vinegar
and 3 parts
hot
tap water for
1
hour. DO NOT
SOAK
THE TUBING. You can substitute
commercially available respiratory equipment disinfectant for distilled white vinegar by
foiiowing manufacturer's instructions for mixing.
•
2.
Rinse all parts thoroughly with warm tap water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Discard vinegar solution when disinfecting is complete. •
3. Components (except tubing and mask) may also be sterilized by boiling them in clean
water
for a full
lOminutes.
Hospitals and clinics can sterilize components (except
tubing and mask) by autoclaving (a maximum of
277°F
or
126°C)
and following
autoclgve
manufacturer's instructions. Dry parts on a clean, lint-free cloth.
A
Only one patient may use one set of tubing and accessories. Do not share
components with other patients.
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