Blom-Singer® HME/HumidiFilter® System
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HumidiFilter Holder Assembly
1. With clean hands remove the HumidiFilter Holder and
HumidiFilter foam filter from its packaging. Always reseal the
package containing the HumidiFilter foam filters after every
opening to preserve the effectiveness of the HumidiFilters.
Inspect the HumidiFilter Holder for any structural damage, such
as cracks or tears; do not use a device that is damaged.
2. Insert the HumidiFilter foam filter into the holder. The
HumidiFilter should lie flat in the holder (diagram 6). Be sure
to wash hands after handling the HumidiFilter as it contains
substances that may be irritating to skin and eyes.
3. Insert the assembled HumidiFilter Holder into the previously
applied tracheostoma housing and gently push the holder until
it snaps into place. A properly inserted HumidiFilter Holder will
sit flush and fit snugly inside the housing. You should be able
to breathe normally through the HumidiFilter. A slight increase
in airway resistance will be felt. Tracheoesophageal speech is
produced by temporarily blocking the stoma with a finger or
thumb. Users of other voicing methods should follow the voicing
instructions provided by their medical professional.
Removal and Cleaning
Remove the HumidiFilter Holder from the tracheostoma housing.
Pull the HumidiFilter out with forceps and discard. Retain the
HumidiFilter Holder for repeated use.
The HumidiFilter Holder should be cleaned with mild soap and
warm water on a regular basis and rinsed with water. It should be
dried with a lint-free material or air-dried. Never use facial or toilet
tissue to dry the HumidiFilter Holder as particles of lint or fabric
may be deposited onto the device that can be inhaled into the
airway upon reinsertion. Never clean the HumidiFilter Holder
while the HumidiFilter System is in position in the neck.
Always clean the HumidiFilter Holder after the Holder has been
removed from the tracheostoma housing.
Note: The HumidiFilter Holder must be removed from the
tracheostoma housing prior to coughing. Hold down the
housing with one hand while pulling the unit carefully until it
releases from the housing. Be careful not to separate the housing
from the skin, which will cause air leakage around the stoma.
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