Nebulizer

HAND HELD NEBULIZER
Operating Safety Instructions

• Gather equipment:
  • Medical Air Compressor;
  • Nebulizer unit with nebulizer cup and cap, T-piece, mouthpiece and tubing;
  • Medications.
• Place compressor on a flat level surface near patient.
• Fill medication cup with prescribed amount of medication solution./li>
• Attach tubing to compressor and nebulizer connection.
• Plug compressor power cord into an appropriate electrical outlet (UNGROUNDED outlet may require a GROUNDING ADAPTER).
• Patient should be positioned in a comfortable upright seated or semi-reclining position.
• Turn on compressor power switch.
• Ensure nebulizer is operating properly by observing the production of a fine medication aerosol or mist.
• Place mouthpiece in mouth and breathe in and out SLOWLY and DEEPLY through mouth. Every 4 or 5 breaths, hold for a moment to allow better dispersion of medication within the lung.

CAUTIONS

• **If patient is an INFANT or patient tends to gag with mouthpiece in mouth, use a mask or simply blow mist into face.
• **If patient complains of dizziness or fatigue during treatment, encourage frequent rests during the treatment process.
  • Breathe as described until medication is gone, usually 10 – 15 minutes. The sound of the nebulizer will change to a “sputtering” sound as the medication is used up.
  • Turn off power switch.
  • Clean nebulizer as directed in the cleaning instructions provided.

Call your servicing location if you have problems or questions.