Removal Of The Hme From The Speaking Devices; Cleaning And Disinfection Of The Speaking Devices - Atos Medical ProTrach DualCare Bedienungsanleitung

2.4 Removal of the HME from the speaking
devices
If you use the HME DigiTop O
described above before you start to remove the HME. The HME
is intended for single use, and must be replaced at least every
24 hours, or more often if needed. It should be removed before
cleaning the speaking devices and should also be replaced if
it becomes clogged by mucus.
CAUTION: Do not wash the HME since the important HME
function then is lost.
HME 15
1. Remove the combined speaking device and HME 15 (without
separating them) from the tracheostomy tube with a gentle
pulling twist in a clockwise motion.
2. Hold the speaking device with one hand, and pull the Removal
Aid over the HME with the other hand (Figure 12a).
3. Pull the speaking device apart from the HME with a steady
grip (Figure 12b or 12c).
4. Discard the HME 15 (Figure 12d).
HME 22
1. Remove the combined speaking device and HME 22 (without
separating them) from the tracheostomy tube.
2. Hold the speaking device with one hand, and pull the Removal
Aid over the HME with the other hand (Figure 13a)
3. Press the handles together (Figure 13b) and the HME 22
will crack and loosen from the speaking device (Figure
13c or 13d).
4. Discard the HME 22 (Figure 13e).
2.5 Cleaning and disinfection of the
speaking devices
In order to keep the speaking devices (Speaking Valve and HME
DigiTop) clean and in a good working condition, they should
be cleaned and disinfected daily. If used, the Connection Strap
can be cleaned together with the Speaking Valve.
CAUTION: Do NOT boil the device and do NOT use hydrogen
peroxide for disinfection since this will damage the device.
1. Remove the HME from the speaking device as described
above.
2. Flush the oxygen port connector of HME DigiTop O
(if used), with oxygen or air to remove any debris.
remove the oxygen tubing as
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