Washing and disinfecting breathing devices

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Hi Tony

Yes I was surprised when I was hospitalized that they never washed out the nebulizer cup or mouthpiece. It's a pain sometimes but I always push myself to rinse them all out in vinegar and water , especially The Omron MicroAir nebulizer, as the albuterol salt clogs up the filter.

Good luck

To: bronchiectasis Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 8:26:59 PMSubject: Re: Flutter?

Thanks again , I will certainly buy the 'Acapella Choice' as I see that it's main benefit is the way it comes apart for thorough disinfecting. You're right, I don't want to keep re-infecting myself and I really appreciate you pointing this out to me and others on this board who use this device. Tony.> > >> > > Hi a,> > > I was born in Sheffield, but lived most of my life in Oz - the latter > > > years in the Wet Tropics if you can imagine the difference (I loved > > > the warm rain, soft humid air). Welcome to this wonderful group of > > > people, who have so much empathy, knowledge, experience & humour to > > > share.> > > > > > I was recommended Flutter Valve by my specialist,

cost AUD$170. Some > > > people find it good, but by the time I bought one I think I'd had too > > > many infx and coughing fits, abdo and diaphragm too tired already. I > > > believe some people find the Acapella better than Flutter valve.> > > > > > I find nebulised 6% saline or Mucomyst best. (Both prescription > > > here & start on low % saline nebs, see how you go).> > > > > > Re abx (antibiotics) - sounds a bit like your dr should be asking for > > > a sputum specimen to send to pathology to test for resistance to abx > > > and the main pathogens making you ill. THEN it can be determined > > > which abx to use. It really should never be a let's try this, oh > > > let's try that - it only has more potential to encourage resistance > > > (btw which will develop anyway to a

degree).> > > Do hope this helps clarify things a bit - it sure isn't the easiest > > > of diseases to cope with,> > > > > > cheers,> > > Joy> > >> >>

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same here is Australia - even a 2-week stay, not once are the neb

masks or bowls washed let alone replaced when coming from ED to the

ward - hence bringing everything along with it!

How to change nursing policies?

joy

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Make noise! Mention it to the hospital's infection control officer or rep, patient advocate/ombudsman, nurses, doctors (especially your own and pulmonologists you see), and those on the quality boards some of you sit on. Is there an equivalent of the American Medical Association in Australia to whom you could write?

And certainly mention it to those caring for you in the hospital.

Kay Re: Washing and disinfecting breathing devices

,same here is Australia - even a 2-week stay, not once are the neb masks or bowls washed let alone replaced when coming from ED to the ward - hence bringing everything along with it!How to change nursing policies?joy

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Joy

Could you raise this issue with your network?

Keep well everyone. Theresa

Subject: Re: Washing and disinfecting breathing devicesTo: bronchiectasis Received: Monday, 24 May, 2010, 5:05 PM

,same here is Australia - even a 2-week stay, not once are the neb masks or bowls washed let alone replaced when coming from ED to the ward - hence bringing everything along with it!How to change nursing policies?joy