CareFusion AirLife Empty Nebulizer

Carefusion AirLife Empty Nebulizer Features

• Made of durable, lightweight plastic, and is designed for single-patient use
• It features a clear nebulizer cup, allowing healthcare providers to easily monitor the amount of medication remaining during treatment
• This empty nebulizer can adjust the FiO2 settings between 35% and 100%, FiO2 stands for fraction of inspired oxygen
• It has ports for a feed set and an immersion-type heater

Frequently Bought Together

• CareFusion AirLife Aerosol Under-the-Chin Style Adult Mask with Elastic Band
• AirLife IPPB Manifolds with 360 Degree Baffled Nebulizer
• The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device

How to use AirLife Nebulizer?

• Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the nebulizer and medication.
• If necessary, dilute the medication according to your healthcare provider's instructions.
• Open the nebulizer by separating the top from the bottom.
• Add the prescribed amount of medication to the nebulizer cup.
• Reassemble the nebulizer by attaching the top to the bottom and securing it in place.
• Attach the tubing to the nebulizer.
• Connect the tubing to an air compressor or oxygen source.
• Turn on the air compressor or oxygen source and adjust the flow rate according to your healthcare provider's instructions.
• Hold the mouthpiece or mask to your mouth or place it over your nose and mouth.
• Breathe normally and deeply through your mouth or nose, inhaling the medication until the nebulizer cup is empty.
• Continue to inhale medication for 5-10 minutes or until the medication is fully administered.
• When finished, turn off the air compressor or oxygen source and disconnect the tubing from the nebulizer.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a nebulizer do for your lungs?

Nebulizer treatment relaxes the breathing muscles and permits air to flow more easily in and out of the lungs, and it also helps to loosen mucus in the lungs. Both of these benefits of nebulizer treatment help decrease and prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and tightness in the chest.

2. How often can you use a nebulizer a day?

One can use the nebulizer compressor three or four times a day. It is recommended you follow the directions provided by your doctor and not use the nebulizing machine more often than prescribed by the professionals.

3. Does a nebulizer help with lung inflammation?

Yes, the steroids used in the nebulizer treatment calm the inflammation in the mucous membrane and allow the body to heal. Using nebulizers drastically reduces coughing, chest tightness, and sputum production and makes breathing easier.