Pari LC PLUS, LC STAR Manual

INDICATIONS FOR USE

The PARI LC PLUS^® and LC^® Star reusable nebulizers are used to deliver aerosolized medication to the lungs. These nebulizers are used with patients for whom a physician has prescribed medication for aerosol treatments in the home, doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.

GETTING STARTED

Check your PARI reusable nebulizer package to ensure items are included.

NEBULIZER SET-UP

1. Clean/Disinfect Nebulizer Cup: Refer to Section D-E to clean and/or disinfect your nebulizer prior to first use. Re-assemble nebulizer.
2. Connect Tubing To Compressor: Insert one end of Wing Tip^® tubing to the air outlet on the compressor. It should fit snugly (Fig. A).
   
3. Load Medication: Remove the nebulizer insert by twisting counter-clockwise until it stops and lift up (Fig. B). Pour the prescribed dose of medication into the nebulizer cup (Fig. C). Never fill past the max. fill line of 8ml for the LC PLUS^® and 6ml for LC^® STAR. Replace the nebulizer insert making sure the two alignment rings are lined up with each other.
   
   
4. Attach Mouthpiece or Mask: If using the mouthpiece, attach the mouthpiece to the nebulizer outlet with the expiratory valve facing up. Then attach the inspiratory valve cap by pressing it firmly into the top of the nebulizer. If using a mask, refer to the mask instructions.
5. Attach Tubing To Nebulizer Cup: Firmly press other end of the Wing Tip^® tubing to bottom of PARI reusable nebulizer (Fig. D).
   
6. Starting Treatment: Sit in a relaxed, upright position and turn the compressor "ON".
7. Nebulizer Position: Place the mouthpiece on top of tongue and close lips around it. Take slow, deep breaths. As you inhale, the inhalation valve opens.
8. Breathing: For mouthpiece, inhale and exhale slowly through your mouth. As you exhale, the valve on the mouthpiece opens to allow the exhaled mist to escape. For mask, place mask over nose and mouth and inhale and exhale slowly.
9. Complete Treatment: Continue until the medication is gone or you hear a slight "sputtering" sound. Turn compressor off.

WING TIP^® TUBING
It is normal if moisture or condensation appears in your tubing during a treatment. This can be a natural effect of your environment's temperature. If this happens, finish your treatment and then disconnect the tubing from the nebulizer. Leave the other end attached to the compressor air outlet and let run for a few minutes. The warm air from the compressor will dry the inside of the tubing. Use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the tubing.

CLEANING YOUR PARI REUSABLE NEBULIZER

1. Disconnect the tubing from the air intake on the bottom of the nebulizer cup.
2. If there is any moisture (condensation) in the tubing, let the compressor run with only the tubing attached for 2-3 minutes. The warm air from the compressor will dry out the tubing. Alternatively, you can dry the tubing by removing it from the compressor and hanging it up with the "ends down" to allow any moisture (condensation) to drain out and evaporate. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the tubing.
3. Disassemble reusable nebulizer parts.
4. Wash all parts with warm water and liquid dish soap. DO NOT WASH THE TUBING.
5. Rinse the reusable nebulizer parts thoroughly with warm water and shake out water.
6. Air dry or hand dry nebulizer parts on a clean, lint-free cloth. Reassemble nebulizer when parts are dry and store.
7. You can also wash all parts of the reusable nebulizer on the top shelf of a dishwasher. DO NOT WASH TUBING. Place the reusable nebulizer parts in a dishwasher basket, then place the basket on the top rack of the dishwasher. Remove and dry the parts when the dishwasher cycle is complete.

TO REDUCE RISK OF INFECTION:

1. Nebulizer for single patient use (one person) only. Do not share your nebulizer with other patients.
2. You must regularly disinfect or sterilize the nebulizer between treatments. Failure to do so could lead to serious or fatal illness.

DISINFECTING YOUR PARI REUSABLE NEBULIZER

1. Clean the nebulizer as described in Section D. For low-level disinfection every other treatment day, soak all parts of the PARI Reusable Nebulizer (except tubing and mask) in a solution of 1 part distilled white vinegar and 3 parts hot tap water for 1 hour. You can substitute respiratory equipment disinfectant (like Control III^®) for distilled white vinegar (follow manufacturer's instructions for mixing).
2. Rinse all parts of the PARI Reusable Nebulizer thoroughly with warm tap water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Discard the vinegar solution when disinfection is complete.
3. The PARI Reusable Nebulizer parts (except tubing and mask) may also be disinfected by boiling them in clean pot of water for a full 5 minutes.
4. Hospitals and clinics can sterilize the PARI Reusable Nebulizer parts (except mask and tubing) by autoclaving (a maximum of 277°F or 136°C), follow autoclave manufacturer's instructions.
5. Dry parts on a clean, lint-free cloth.

CONTROL III^® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF MARIL PRODUCTS, INC.
NOTE: FOR PATIENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS, THE CF FOUNDATION RECOMMENDS BOILING FOR A FULL 5 MINUTES TO DISINFECT.

REMEMBER
REPLACE YOUR REUSABLE NEBULIZER CUP EVERY SIX MONTHS
It is very important to replace your PARI reusable nebulizer every 6 months for the most effective treatments.
Advantages of Replacing Your Nebulizer Cup:

• Consistent medication delivery to the lungs
• Fast and efficient treatments
• Bacterial contamination can be reduced*

Included in this configuration is a reminder sticker. Place the sticker that corresponds to six months from date of first use to the smooth surface on the bottom of your nebulizer cup as indicated in this picture. Sticker is dishwasher safe.
Allow two hours after label is applied before cleaning.

The sticker may present a choking hazard to small children-adult supervision is required.

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