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E. CLEANING YOUR PARI
REUSABLE NEBULIZER
1. Disconnect the tubing from the air intake on the
bottom of the nebulizer cup.
2. If there is any moisture (condensation) in the
tubing, let the compressor run with only the tubing
attached for 2-3 minutes. The warm air from the
compressor will 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 allow any moisture (condensation) to
drain out and evaporate. Use a clean damp cloth to
wipe the exterior of the tubing.
3. Disassemble reusable nebulizer parts as illustrated
on page 3.
4. Wash all parts with warm water and liquid dish
soap. DO NOT WASH THE TUBING.
5. Rinse the reusable nebulizer parts thoroughly with
warm water and shake out water.
6. Air dry or hand dry nebulizer parts on a clean, lint-
free cloth. Reassemble nebulizer when parts are dry
and store.
7. You can also wash all parts of the reusable nebulizer
on the top shelf of a dishwasher. DO NOT WASH
TUBING. Place the reusable nebulizer parts in a
dishwasher basket, then place the basket on the
top rack of the dishwasher. Remove and dry the
parts when the dishwasher cycle is complete.
WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF INFECTION:
1. Nebulizer for single patient use (one person) only.
Do not share your nebulizer with other patients.
2. You must regularly disinfect or sterilize the nebulizer
between treatments. Failure to do so could lead to
serious or fatal illness.
F. DISINFECTING YOUR PARI
REUSABLE NEBULIZER
1. Clean the nebulizer as described in Section E.
For low-level disinfection every other treatment
day, soak all parts of the PARI Reusable Nebulizer
(except tubing and mask) in a solution of 1 part
distilled white vinegar and 3 parts hot tap water for
1 hour. You can substitute respiratory equipment
disinfectant (like Control III
®
) for distilled white
vinegar (follow manufacturer’s instructions for
mixing).
2. Rinse all parts of the PARI Reusable Nebulizer
thoroughly with warm tap water and dry with a
clean, lint-free cloth. Discard the vinegar solution
when disinfection is complete.
3. The PARI Reusable Nebulizer parts (except tubing
and mask) may also be disinfected by boiling them
in a clean pot of water for a full 5 minutes.
4. Hospitals and clinics can sterilize the PARI Reusable
Nebulizer parts (except mask and tubing) by
autoclaving (a maximum of 277° F or 136° C),
follow autoclave manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Dry parts on a clean, lint-free cloth.
CONTROL III
®
is a registered trademark of Maril Products, Inc.
It is very important to replace your PARI reusable
nebulizer every 6 months for the most effective
treatments.
Advantages of Replacing Your Nebulizer Cup:
-Consistent medication delivery to the lungs
-Fast and efficient treatments
-Bacterial contamination can be reduced*
Included in this configuration is a reminder sticker.
Place the sticker that corresponds to six months from
date of first use to the smooth surface on the bottom
of your nebulizer cup as indicated in this picture.
Sticker is dishwasher safe.
Allow two hours after label is applied before cleaning.
WARNING:
The sticker may present a choking hazard
to small children-adult supervision is required.
REMEMBER
REPLACE YOUR REUSABLE NEBULIZER CUP EVERY
SIX MONTHS
Nebulizer Replacement Sticker
Suggested Placement
* Lester, Mary K. Nebulizer Use and Maintenance by Cystic
Fibrosis Patients: A Survey Study. Respiratory Care 2004;
49(12): 1504-1508.
