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1.
Tubing and accessories are for single patient use only. Do not share your
tubing and accessories with other patients.
2.
To reduce the risk of Increased bacterial growth, infection, illness, or injury
from contamination, thoroughly clean and dry all parts of tubing and accessories
and thoroughly dry any moisture or condensation in the tubing
atthe
end of every
treatment, following the instructions below.
3 Cleaning the nebulizer unit after each treatment Is not enough. The tubing and
accessories must also be
regularly .sterilized
and disinfected between treatments
•to
prevent serious or fatal Illness caused by contamination.
4.
Never use tubing with a clogged nozzle. If the nozzle is clogged, the aerosol
mist
will
be reduced, altered or stopped, which will diminish or eliminate the
effectiveness of the treatment. If clogging occurs, replace with the same model.
5. Close supervision is necessary when
this
product
Vs
used by or near children
and physically or
mentally
impaired persons. Never use when sleeping or drowsy.
6. This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to small
children.
The tubing also presents a strangulation hazard.
A
WARNING: ALWAYS USE
CLOSE
ADULTSUPERVISION
WHEN ADIVilNISTERING
TREATIVIENTTOACHILD.
DO
NOT LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED DURING
TREATiVIENT
7. Children under
the
age of
3
or any patient
who
is unable to use
a
mouthpiece properly under
supervision should use
a
mask (optional).
8. Before use, check tubing and accessories for proper assembly. All parts should be seated
firmly
in place. Use of improperly assembled tubing and accessories could diminish or prevent
adequate delivery of medication and the effectiveness of the treatment.
4.
GETTING STARTED
1,
Check to ensure the following components
of the
nebulizer
are
enclosed:
o
Compressor unit
o Tubing and accessories (see page 2 for Illustration of parts)
If you did
not
receive
the
components
listed,
please contact
the dealerwhere
you purchased your
nebulizer.
2.
It is always
a
good
Idea
to keep extra tubing and accessories and an extra air filter on hand at
all
times.
You
may
need
them if parts become
lost,
damaged,
or soiled.