Monaghan AeroTrach Plus Anti Static Valved Holding Chamber

Features of Monaghan AeroTrach Plus Anti Static Holding Chamber

• Monaghan AeroTrach Plus Anti Static Valved Holding Chamber provides quick and easy aerosol delivery
• Concentrations are delivered on inspiration only and are consistent, a benefit of the exceptional particle suspension time of the AeroTrach Plus aVHC
• Comfort Right Fit adapter means the connection will fit tightly enough for an exceptional aerosol delivery, without excessive torque when connecting or disconnecting the device
• Inhalation valve with a protective design for low resistance and superior responsiveness, also features increased durability
• Exhalation valve with improved, more robust design to provide patients low resistance to exhaled flow
• Flow dynamic design improves respirable dose of medication and allows exhalation away from the patient
• Note: This item is Rx only

What to buy with AeroTrach Plus Chamber

• Dale Tracheostomy Tube Holder
• Covidien Kendall Economy Tracheostomy Care Kit
• Luminaud Cover-up Shower Collar

How to use AeroTrach+ Valved Holding Chamber

Indications for Use:

• It is intended to be used by patients who are under the care or treatment of a licensed health care professional or physician
• The device is intended to be used by these patients to administer aerosolized
• medication from most pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers, prescribed by a physician or health care professional
• The intended environments for use include the home, hospitals and clinics

Directions for use (Single patient use only):

• Remove cap from MDI
• Look for foreign objects
• Insert inhaler (MDI) into back
• Carefully connect AeroTrach Plus aVHC to tracheostomy tube connection
• Depress inhaler (MDI) at beginning of slow inhalation
• Hold in place for 4 to 6 breaths after depressing inhaler
• Wait 30 seconds before repeating steps 4 to 5 as prescribed

Note:

• Do not disassemble the product at any time. (even for cleaning, except for flexible back piece)
• Do not boil or autoclave
• This product contains no latex
• Life expectancy of the device approximately 3-4 months with proper care and maintenance
• This device does not deliver supplemental oxygen

Caution:

• Product should be replaced if valve is damaged or missing
• If unsure on how to use this product, talk to your physician or health care professional
• Administer one puff at a time
• AeroTrach Plus aVHC is designed for use only with 15mm tracheostomy tubes
• Only to be used on spontaneously breathing patients
• This device is designed as a slip fit onto the tracheostomy tube connection
• It must be held in place during administration of medication

Warning: Remove the device if patient shows signs of difficulty

Cleaning instructions:

• Remove back piece only
• Soak both parts for 15 minutes in lukewarm water with liquid detergent
• Agitate gently
• Rinse in clean water
• Shake out excess water
• Do not rub dry
• Let air dry in vertical position
• Replace back piece when unit is completely dry and ready for use
• Store device in bag provided