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APRIA HEALTHCARE PATIENT/CAREGIVER INSTRUCTIONS
• Feeling dizzy or sleepy
• Any change in physical sensation after
taking a new medication
If you experience severe physical problems,
call 911 or your local emergency services.
If you experience any physical change, call
your physician.
If you are having trouble with your
equipment call Apria Healthcare.
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
Never immerse the compressor unit
in water.
Never try to clean the compressor by placing
it in water. The electrical components will
be damaged and will create a shock to the
user the next time it is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
Never plug in the compressor unit if the
unit is wet or damp.
Moisture always increases the potential
of electrical shock.
Always keep an extra nebulizer cup
on hand.
It is possible, but not probable, that your
nebulizer could stop working correctly just as
you start using it. A spare nebulizer cup will
allow you to continue with your treatment,
should this occur.
Never use the compressor with an
extension cord.
Wash hands for 20 seconds
