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– The PARI SOLE N must not be operated and/or the power plug must be unplugged
from the socket immediately if the base unit, the power adapter or the power cord is
damaged, or if a fault is suspected after the device has been dropped or suffered a
similar shock.
1.4 Hygiene
Only use nebulisers and accessories ...
Only use nebulisers and accessories that have been cleaned, disinfected and dried as
described in chapter 4 for inhalation therapy. Contamination and residual moisture
encourage the growth of bacteria, so increasing the risk of infection
Therefore, please observe the following hygiene instructions:
– Each nebuliser must only be used at home by a single patient for hygiene reasons.
– Before every use and cleaning wash your hands thoroughly.
– Clean, disinfect and dry your nebuliser and accessories. Make absolutely sure you
also carry out cleaning, disinfection and drying before using the device for the first
time.
– For cleaning and disinfection always use fresh tap water of drinking water quality.
– Make sure all components are dried properly whenever you have performed cleaning
or disinfection.
– Do not keep the nebuliser or accessories in a damp environment or together with
damp objects.
A leaflet dealing with the particular requirements in hospitals and doctors' practices is
included with the product ("Maintenance in hospitals and doctors' practices"). If this leaf-
let is lost, you can request another one from PARI GmbH [See also: 7.4 Contact].
1.5 Treatment of babies, children and anyone who requires
assistance
Babies, children and anyone who requires assistance must be supervised constantly by
an adult during inhalation therapy. This is the only way to ensure safe and effective treat-
ment. Such persons often underestimate the hazards involved (e.g. strangulation with
the power adapter cable or the connection tubing), thus resulting in a
risk of injury
.
The product contains small parts. Small parts can block the respiratory tract and lead to
a
choking hazard
. Therefore, make sure that you always keep the compressor, the
nebuliser and the accessories out of the reach of babies and infants.
The power adapter can become very warm during normal operation. Therefore, partic-
ularly when dealing with individuals who require special assistance, ensure that their
skin does not come into contact with the power adapter. Prolonged contact may cause
burns
, particularly for patients with impaired temperature perception.
The nebulisers are only designed for patients who are able to breathe by themselves
and are conscious. This is the only way to ensure effective treatment and avoid a
chok-
ing hazard
.
