Caring for your PARI eFlow® rapid
**** This sheet is a guide only and NOT a substitution for the
Instructions for Use supplied with your PARI eFlow® rapid
****
Cleaning the Handset and Aerosol Head
1.
After
each*
inhalation session, it is important that the nebuliser handset
and
aerosol head are cleaned thoroughly. The simplest way to clean both these
parts is to do the following:
a.
Disassemble all parts of the nebuliser
b.
Wash all parts (including the aerosol head) in warm water with a little
dishwashing
liquid.
(The nebuliser is then cleaned from residual medication, which will
prevent any clogging of the pores of the aerosol head).
c.
After washing, rinse thoroughly in running water to wash away any
dishwashing liquid.
d.
Place the aerosol head in a mug (for example) of boiling water for
about 5 minutes. (This will ensure that the pores of the aerosol head
are cleaned thoroughly).
e.
Leave all parts to dry on an absorbent cloth, and do not reassemble
until completely dry.
* If a patient is using the same handset and aerosol head for different
drugs/medications, it is recommended to clean the whole handset (and
aerosol
head)
between
drugs
(Steps 1 – 3).
This will ensure all medication is
cleaned, which will prevent clogging of
the pores of the aerosol head, and no
mixture
of
drugs
is
possible.
As the eFlow® rapid now comes with
two handsets, we recommend that one
handset/aerosol
head
for
each
medication. This will not only save
time, but will also prevent a mix of
medications.
