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User Guide

NebuTech® 8960 Disposable Nebulizer

The NebuTech 8960 consists of 4 components:

1.  Reservoir tower with one-way inspiratory valve.
2.  Medication chamber (connects to the reservoir tower).
3.  Mouthpiece with one-way exhalation valve.
4.  7 ft or 14 ft gas supply tubing.

A mask adapter is also included for use with an aerosol mask.  
To prevent loss or misplacement of the adapter, consider slipping 
adapter over gas supply tubing, or tie adapter to the tubing. You 
can also place the adapter in a clean equipment bag or bring back 
to the department and store in an extra parts container.

The NebuTech Nebulizer recommended use is up 

to 7 days.

The NebuTech nebulizer is for single-patient use and is not intended 
to be reprocessed or autoclaved.
•  Follow your facilities policies for cleaning and changing nebulizers.
•  If the nebulizer is used for more than one day, consider writing the 

date on the equipment bag or nebulizer tower with a permanent 

marker.

Instructions for use

1.  Wash your hands. Use an aseptic technique to  

assemble the nebulizer.

2.  Remove the NebuTech Nebulizer from the package.
3.  Ensure that the medication chamber is connected tightly  

to the reservoir tower (A).

4.  Insert the mouthpiece into the side elbow on  

the reservoir tower (B).

•  Ensure that the exhalation valve is facing upward.

5.  Attach the gas supply tubing to the connector port  

at the bottom of the medication chamber (C).

•  Ensure connections are on tight and secure.

Disposable | Single Patient Use

Medication

Chamber

Mouthpiece

Exhalation

Valve

Inspiratory

Valve

Reservoir

Tower

Gas Supply

Tubing

B

A

C

Summary of Contents for NebuTech 8960

Page 1: ...or single patient use and is not intended to be reprocessed or autoclaved Follow your facilities policies for cleaning and changing nebulizers If the nebulizer is used for more than one day consider writing the date on the equipment bag or nebulizer tower with a permanent marker Instructions for use 1 Wash your hands Use an aseptic technique to assemble the nebulizer 2 Remove the NebuTech Nebulize...

Page 2: ...er treatment shake out excess fluid 9 Follow hospital s policy for storage and cleaning of nebulizers between treatments Treatment Tips 1 If the nebulizer does produce a heavy aerosol tap the sides of the medication chamber to ensure the green cone is seated properly Ensure that the medication cup is screwed on tightly to the reservoir tower 2 Instruct patient to keep their lips sealed around mout...

Page 3: ...cluded in package to connect the mask to the nebulizer 5 Set the flow rate from 5 LPM to 8 LPM 25 PSI to 52 PSI to begin the treatment 6 Apply the mask to the patient Alternative Mask Placements If the patient is unable to sit upright or is in a semi fowlers position attach the mask to the nebulizer s side port Setup A 1 Connect mask to the side port Setup B 1 Additional equipment is required Gath...

Page 4: ...every 7 days or after 21 cleaning cycles whichever is first Replace the nebulizer sooner if the it becomes damaged contaminated or is not functioning properly Cleaning Method 1 After each use thoroughly rinse the nebulizer with sterilized water DO NOT submerge the supply tubing in water 2 Disassemble all nebulizer components do not remove any of the one way valves 3 Rinse with sterilized water sha...

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