APRIA HEALTHCARE PATIENT/CAREGIVER INSTRUCTIONS
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Physical Problems
If you experience any
physical problems
,
call your physician.
If you are having trouble with your
equipment
, call Apria Healthcare.
If you experience
severe physical problems
,
call 911.
Handwashing Technique
Thorough handwashing must be done prior to
all procedures. Contaminated, dirty hands are
one of the most common sources of infection.
1. Wet your hands thoroughly with
warm water.
2. Use soap.
3.
Scrub hands for 20 seconds using a
rotary motion and friction. Wash:
• Back and palm of each hand
• Between all fingers
• Fingernails
Need a timer? Hum the “Happy
Birthday” song from beginning to
end twice.
4.
Rinse your
hands under
the running
water.
5. Dry on clean
towel or with
a paper towel.
For additional good
health habits, visit our
patient education section on
apria.com
.
Safety Precautions
Use Your Equipment Safely
Never immerse the CPAP or Bi-Level unit
in water.
Never try to clean the unit by placing it in
water. The electrical components will be
damaged and this can create a shock to
the user the next time it is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
Never plug in the unit if it is wet or damp.
Moisture always increases the potential of
electrical shock.
Never plug your unit into an electrical
outlet that is being used to supply power
to another major appliance.
Plug your unit into an electrical outlet that is
NOT being used to supply electricity to other
major appliances. If you need to use the same
outlet that is shared by other equipment,
make sure the other appliances are NOT
being used at the same time.
Never try to repair your
CPAP or Bi-Level unit.
Your unit is considered
medical equipment and
needs to be worked on by
a professional. If you are
renting this equipment,
call Apria Healthcare and
your unit will be replaced.
If you have purchased the
unit, contact Apria Healthcare for assistance
in getting it repaired.
Wash hands for 20 seconds
