2.3 DRYING
compressed air supply to clear the air pathway.
EZ TWIST TUBING
Occasionally you may notice condensation on the inside of your tubing. This is normal. To remove the
condensation, simply connect one end of the EZ Twist
Ombra* Compressor, and allow the air to run without the nebulizer attached. This will force air through
the tubing, drying the inside. To clean the exterior, wipe with a damp cloth. Ensure the tubing is dry prior
to storage.
3. DISINFECTION INSTRUCTIONS
The reusable AEROECLIPSE* XL BAN (excluding tubing) should be disinfected at least every other treatment
day using any of the methods listed below.
A. BLEACH
1 tablespoon bleach in 3¼ cups water) for 3 minutes. Rinse well with clean water. You may substitute
a respiratory equipment disinfectant (such as Milton
following the manufacturer's instructions for use.
B. BOILING
nebulizer parts in the water once it has reached the boiling point. Remove from water and allow to cool.
NOTE: For Cystic Fibrosis patients, guidelines recommend boiling for a full 10 minutes to disinfect.
NOTE: Ensure there is enough water in the pan to avoid contact of the plastic parts with the bottom of the
hot pan.
C. MICROWAVE STEAM BAG
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(i.e. Quick-Clean
and allow to cool.
D. ELECTRONIC STEAM STERILIZER
baby bottles, following the manufacturer's instructions for use (e.g. AVENT Electronic Sterilizer). The
disinfection cycle should last approximately 15 minutes. Allow parts to cool.
EZ Twist
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MicroSteam
bag) following the manufacturer's instructions for use. Remove from bag
TUBING
to the bottom of the nebulizer cup and the
TUBING
to a pressurized air source, such as an
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, Dodie
or Control III
) for the bleach solution by
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