Airssential Home AiroMax AI-MAX Instruction Manual - Page 8

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Operating Instructions

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The AiroMax
treatment to be individualised to specific needs. Consult with your doctor to
recommend the most suitable accessory to administer your therapy.
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Do not share accessories. All accessories are for single patient use only.
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Prior to the initial use of this equipment, clean the accessories as described in
the section "Cleaning and Disinfecting" of this manual.
Thoroughly wash hands before each use. Check that the accessories are clean before each
use and hence begin therapy, as follows:
1. Open the nebuliser bowl and add the medication. Ensure the BLUE conduction cone
is properly fitted inside the nebuliser bowl.
2. Close the nebuliser bowl and lid by twisting or pressing the two halves together.
3. Connect the air-tubing to the bottom of the nebuliser bowl and the compressor's air
outlet.
4. Connect the mask or mouthpiece (as directed by your doctor) to the nebuliser bowl.
Either place the mouthpiece in the mouth or fit one of the face masks over the mouth
and nose.
5. Turn the compressor's ON/OFF switch to position "I" to start the therapy. Ensure to
breath naturally during treatment. To stop or interrupt treatment at any time turn the
ON/OFF switch to position "O".
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During therapy:
i. Sit in an upright and relaxed position. Do not lie down or sit slumped (e.g. in
an armchair) as this may restrict the medication's entry into the lungs and
decrease the efficacy of the treatment.
ii. Ensure that the nebuliser bowl is not tilted at an angle greater than 45° as this
will decrease the medication's nebulisation rate
iii. Stop therapy and consult your doctor if the medication's inhalation makes you
feel unwell or causes pain.
6. At the completion of each treatment turn the ON/OFF switch to position "O" and
disconnect the power to the compressor. Discard any remaining medication in the
nebuliser bowl and clean the nebuliser bowl and accessories as described in the
next section of these instructions.
7. At the completion of each day's use, clean and disinfect the nebuliser bowl as
described in the next section of these instructions.
8. Store the compressor and accessories in their carry case when not in use.
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nebuliser is supplied with a variety of accessories to allow
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