Operation - Beurer IH20 Mode D'emploi

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Operation

CAUTION:
• For hygiene reasons, the atomiser [9] and the accessories must be cleaned after
each treatment and disinfected after the last treatment of the day.
• If several different medicines are to be inhaled in succession during therapeutic
use, the atomiser [9] must be rinsed under warm tap water after each use. For in-
formation about this, see "Cleaning and disinfection" on page 26.
• Follow the instructions for changing the filter contained in these instructions.
• Before each use, check that the hose connections on the nebuliser [6] and the
atomiser [9] are tight.
• Before use, check that the device is functioning correctly. To do this, switch on
the nebuliser (including the connected atomiser, but without any medication) for a
short time. If the atomiser [9] expels air, the device is functioning correctly.
1 Inserting the nozzle attachment
• To open the atomiser [9], twist the upper section anti-clockwise against the medicine
container [11]. Place the nozzle attachment [10] in the atomiser [9].
2 Filling the atomiser
• Pour an isotonic saline solution or the medicine directly into the
medicine container [11]. Do not overfill! The maximum recommended
fill level is 5ml !
• Use medication only on the advice of a physician, and check the
appropriate inhalation duration and quantity for your needs.
• If the required volume of medication is less than 2 ml, top up this quantity to at
least 4 ml using an isotonic saline solution. Viscous medicines may also require
dilution. Always follow the instructions of your doctor.
3 Closing the atomiser
• To close the atomiser [9], twist the upper section clockwise against the medicine
container [11]. Ensure the parts are connected correctly.
4 Connecting the accessories to the atomiser
• Connect the required accessory part (mouthpiece [12], adult mask [14] or child
mask [13]) to the atomiser [9].
• Before commencing treatment, pull the atomiser upwards out of its holder [7].
• Start the nebuliser using the on/off switch [3].
• A flow of spray from the atomiser indicates that the device is functioning properly.
5 Treatment
• Inhale the nebulised medicine deeply.
Note:
During treatment, hold the atomiser straight (vertical), otherwise the atomisation does not
work and correct function cannot be guaranteed.
Important
Essential oils, cough medicines, solutions designed for gargling, and drops for applica-
tion to the skin or for use in steam baths are wholly unsuitable for inhalation using a
nebuliser. These substances are often highly viscous and can impair the correct func-
tion of the device and hence affect the effectiveness of its application in the long term.
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