SunMed 8900 Series Disposable Nebulizer User Guide

8900 Series Disposable Nebulizer
User Guide 8900 Series Disposable Nebulizer

8900 Series Disposable Nebulizer

Suggested Cleaning Instructions for Hospital Use
Salter 8900 Series jet nebulizers are single-patient use and disposable. The nebulizers should be replaced every 7 days. Replace the nebulizer sooner, if it becomes damaged,  contaminated or is not functioning properly.
Cleaning procedures may vary depending on the patient population, disease process and the hospital’s infection control policies. Always follow your facility’s policy and  procedure for the delivery of aerosol treatments and the cleaning of equipment. If your facility does not have a cleaning procedure, listed below are five suggested cleaning methods derived from references.

Cleaning Option 1 ⁵

1. After each treatment, shake out the excess fluid
2. Air dry the nebulizer.
3. Store the nebulizer in a clean equipment bag.
4. Discard and replace the nebulizer after 7 days of use

Cleaning Option 2 11, 3, 4, ⁵, 6, 8

1. After each treatment, rinse the inside of the nebulizer with sterile water or normal saline.
2. Shake out the excess fluid.
3. Air dry or hand dry the nebulizer with a lint free cloth.
4. Store the nebulizer in a clean equipment bag.
5. Discard and replace the nebulizer after 7 days of use.

Cleaning Option 3 6, 8

1. After each treatment, detach the gas supply tubing.
2. Completely submerge the nebulizer in a 70% Isopropyl alcohol solution for one minute.
3. Shake out the 70% Isopropyl alcohol solution and air dry.
4. Store the nebulizer in a clean equipment bag.
5. Discard and replace the nebulizer after 7 days of use.

Cleaning Option 4 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8

1. After each treatment, detach the gas supply tubing.

2. Disassemble the nebulizer.

3. Wash all the parts including the mouthpiece/mask in warm soapy water. Use an unscented, mild liquid detergent.

4. Rinse the parts thoroughly with water.

5. Air dry or hand dry the nebulizer with a lint free cloth.

6. Reassemble and store in a clean equipment bag.

7. Discard and replace the nebulizer after 7 days of use.
   Cleaning & Low Disinfection Option 5 1, 3, ⁵

8. After each treatment, drain the excess medication through the side elbow/mouthpiece.

9.  Place the nebulizer in a clean equipment bag.

10. Every 24 hours, detach the gas supply tubing and disassemble the nebulizer.

11. Wash all nebulizer parts with warm soapy water. Use a mild, unscented liquid detergent.

12. Soak nebulizer parts in 70% Isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes or Control III per manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with water.

13.  Air dry or hand dry the nebulizer parts with a lint free cloth or paper towel.

14. Reassemble parts and place in a clean equipment bag.

15. Discard and replace the nebulizer after 7 days of use.

References

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