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D. PRONEB
®
MAX SET-UP
You are 10 Steps away from starting your treatment
with PRONEB
®
max
. Please follow step by step.
1.
Clean/Disinfect Nebulizer Cup:
Refer to the
instructions provided with your nebulizer to
properly clean and/or disinfect your nebulizer prior
to first use. Re-assemble nebulizer.
2.
Set-up Compressor:
Place the compressor on a
flat, stable surface free of dust. Avoid cushioned,
upholstered or carpeted surfaces. Make sure power
switch is turned to the “OFF” position. Plug power
cord into wall outlet (Fig A).
3.
Connect Tubing To Compressor:
Insert one end of
tubing to the air outlet on the compressor. It should
fit snugly (Fig. B).
4.
Load Medication:
Remove the nebulizer insert by
twisting counter-clockwise until it stops and lift up.
Pour the prescribed dose of medication into the
nebulizer cup (Fig.C). Never fill past the max. fill line
of 8ml.
5.
Attach Mouthpiece or Mask:
If using the
mouthpiece, attach the mouthpiece to the
nebulizer outlet with the expiratory valve facing up.
Then close the inspiratory valve cap by pressing it
firmly onto the top of the nebulizer. If using a mask,
attach mask to the nebulizer outlet and refer to the
mask instructions.
6.
Attach Tubing To Nebulizer Cup:
Firmly press the
other end of the tubing to bottom of PARI reusable
nebulizer (Fig. D).
7.
Starting Treatment:
Sit in a relaxed, upright position
and turn the compressor “ON”.
8.
Nebulizer Position:
Place the mouthpiece on top of
tongue and close lips around it. Take slow, deep
breaths. As you inhale, the inhalation valve opens.
9.
Breathing:
For mouthpiece, inhale and exhale slowly
through your mouth. As you exhale, the valve on
the mouthpiece opens to allow the exhaled mist to
escape. For mask, place mask over nose and mouth
and inhale and exhale slowly.
10.
Complete Treatment:
Continue until the medication
is gone or you hear a slight “sputtering” sound.
Turn compressor off.
A NOTE ON TREATMENT TIME
Please note that many factors affect treatment time,
such as a patient’s age, condition, breathing pattern,
and medication. The PRONEB
®
max
was designed for
intermittent use to deliver respiratory medications, not
continuous use for humidification.
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A
D
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