Treatment instructions, Note: for this procedure, refer to figure 2.2, Figure 2.2 using the nebulizer – Invacare IRC 1705 User Manual
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SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Treatment Instructions
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2.
1. Turn the unit on,
pressing the ON/OFF
switch to the “I” position.
2. Place mouthpiece
between your teeth, close
your mouth and tilt the
nebulizer toward your
mouth.
FIGURE 2.2 Using the
Nebulizer
3. As aerosol begins to flow, inhale deeply, slowly, and hold
breath for ten seconds. Then exhale slowly through the
mouthpiece.
NOTE: If you need to rest during a treatment, be sure the nebulizer
remains in an upright position; otherwise, the medication may spill.
4. When treatment is complete, turn the unit off by setting
the switch to the “O” position and unplug the unit from
the electrical outlet.
5. Before storing supplies between treatments, clean and dry
the nebulizer and accessories. Refer to Cleaning and
Disinfecting on page 20.