Invacare IRC 1740 Manual Do Utilizador

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Treatment Instructions for Nebulizer

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