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Disinfection with boiling water
Important
The facial masks and the hose must not be sub-
merged in hot water!
• We recommend disinfecting the masks and hose
using commercially available alcohol-based disin-
fectant.
Note
• The mouthpiece can be disinfected in boiling water
for 10 minutes.
• Avoid touching the hot base of the pan in this
case.
• You can also disinfect the mouthpiece using a
commercially available vaporiser. For more infor-
mation, please see the instructions for use of the
vaporiser manufacturer.
Drying
• Dry the parts carefully using a soft cloth.
• Place the individual parts on a clean, dry and ab-
sorbent surface and leave them to dry completely
(at least 4 hours).
Note
Please ensure that the parts are completely dried after
cleaning and disinfection before they are used again
or stored; otherwise the risk of bacterial growth is in-
creased.
Put the parts together again if these are completely
dry and place the parts in a dry, sealed container.
Durability of materials
• The following point should be observed when se-
lecting the cleaning product or disinfectant: only
use a mild cleaning product or disinfectant in the
concentration and volume prescribed by the man-
ufacturer.
• As with any plastic parts, atomisers and their ac-
cessories are affected by a certain amount of wear
and tear when used and hygienically prepared on a
frequent basis. Over time, this can lead to a change
in the aerosol, which can have a negative effect on
the efficiency of the therapy.
We therefore recommend that you replace the ac-
cessories after no more than a year.
Storage
• Do not store in a room with a high level of dampness
(such as a bathroom) and do not transport with any
damp items.
• When storing and transporting, protect from pro-
longed direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting
Problem/ Possible cause/remedy
question
The atom- 1. No water in the water tank.
iser does not
2. Insufficient amount of medication
produce any
in the atomiser.
aerosol or pro-
3. Do not hold the atomiser vertically.
duces too little
4. Unsuitable medication fluid filled
aerosol.
for nebulisation (e.g. too viscous –
viscosity must be less than 3).
The medication fluid should be pre-
scribed by the doctor.
The output is Check whether the control dial for the
too low. airflow is set correctly.
What medica- Naturally, only your doctor can decide
tions are suit- which medication should be used for
able for inhal- treating your condition. Please con-
ing? sult your doctor in relation to this
matter.
With the IH 40 you can nebulise
medications with a viscosity of less
than 3.
There is inha- This is normal and is necessary for
lation solution technical reasons. Stop the inhalation
residue in the as soon as you can no longer detect
medication nebulisation or the device switches off
container. automatically due to a lack of inhalant.
What should 1. On babies, the mask should cover
be taken into the mouth and nose to ensure ef-
fective inhalation.
account when
using the de- 2. On children, the mask should also
vice with ba- cover both the nose and mouth. It is
bies and chil- not a good idea to carry out nebuli-
dren? sation on someone who is sleeping,
as in this case not enough of the
medication will reach the lungs.
Note: Inhalation should only be car-
ried out under the supervision of an
adult and with their assistance and
the child should not be left alone.
Does inhala- This is necessary for technical rea-
tion using the sons. You breathe less medication
mask take per breath through the holes of the
longer? mask than via the mouthpiece. The
aerosol is mixed with ambient air via
the holes.
Should each Yes, this is absolutely essential.
person have
their own at-
omiser?
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