Huron Valley Home Care Supply - Nebulizer Cleaning & Maintenance

Nebulizer Cleaning & Maintenance

Nebulizer Cleaning

All Parts of the nebulizer, except tubing, should be cleaned according to the following instructions.

WARNING: To prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated medication, cleaning of the nebulizer is recommended after each aerosol treatment. Disinfecting is recommended once a day.

Clean after Every Use:

With power switch in the "off" position, unplug power cord from wall outlet.
Disconnect tubing from the air-inlet connector and set aside.
Disassemble mouthpiece or mask from cap. Open nebulizer by turning cap counterclockwise and remove baffle.
Wash all items, except tubing, in a hot water

Disinfect Daily:

Using a clean container or bowl, soak items in three parts hot water to one part white vinegar for 30 minutes OR use a medical bacterial-germicidal disinfectant available through your provider. Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions carefully.
With clean hands, remove items from disinfectant solution, rinse under hot tap water, and air dry on a clean paper towel. Store in a zip-lock bag.
Keep the outer surface of the tubing dust-free by wiping regularly. Nebulizer tubing does not have to be washed because only filtered air passes through it.

NOTE- Do not towel dry nebulizer parts; this could cause contamination.

WARNING: To prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated cleaning solutions, always prepare fresh solution for each cleaning cycle and discard solution after each use.

NOTE- The Disposable Nebulizer will last about 15 days (2 weeks). Proper cleaning will help extend the life of the nebulizer. Because it is disposable, we recommend that an extra nebulizer be kept on hand at all times. Most insurance carriers allow 2 nebulizers per month.

Contact Huron Valley Home-Care Supply to get more nebulizers.

Compressor Cleaning

With power switch in the "off" position, unplug power cord from wall outlet.
Wipe outside of the compressor cabinet with a clean damp cloth every few days to keep dust-free.

DANGER: Do not submerge in water, doing so will result in compressor damage.

Filter Change

Filter should be changed every 6 months or sooner if filter discolors.
Remove filter by grasping it firmly and pulling out of the unit. Discard old filter.
Replace with a new filter. Additional filters should be purchased from Huron Valley Home-Care Supply.
Push new filter into position.

CAUTION: Do not reuse or wash filter or substitute any other material such as cotton for an original air-inlet filter. It will result in compressor damage.

Maintenance

All maintenance must be preformed by a qualified technician or authorized service center. Contact Huron Valley Home-Care Supply for details.

DANGER: Electric shock hazard. Do not remove compressor cabinet. All disassembly and maintenance must be done by a qualified technician.

Please Email our trained respiratory technicians with any questions or concerns: techs@hvhcs.com