Description

The Philips Respironics SideStream Patient Pack is an essential nebulizer kit designed to enhance inhalation therapy for individuals with respiratory conditions. Suitable for use in various settings such as home care, nursing homes, sub-acute institutions, and hospitals, this kit provides a comprehensive solution for effective medication delivery.

Included Components

• SideStream Reusable Nebulizer
• Mouthpiece
• Tubing
• Adult Mask
• Child Mask
• 4 Filters (compatible with Portaneb, Inspiration Elite, and InnoSpire Elegance systems)

Key Features

The SideStream nebulizer is engineered to work with most commonly prescribed respiratory medications, including bronchodilators, antibiotics, and steroids. It employs advanced diamond jet technology and a low-resistance valve to optimize aerosol delivery, producing a fine mist with particle sizes ideally suited for deep lung penetration.

• Particle Size: Achieves 80% of output volume below 5 microns.
• Venturi System: Operates with a venturi system that draws in room air, providing a flow rate of 16 l/min for fast and efficient drug delivery.
• Compatibility: Compatible with Philips Respironics InnoSpire Deluxe and InnoSpire Elegance Compressor Nebulizers.
• Versatility: Suitable for both adult and pediatric use with options for mouthpiece or mask.

Instructions for Use

1. Connect the tubing from the compressor to the nebulizer medicine cup.
2. Fill the medicine cup with the prescribed medication.
3. Attach the mouthpiece or the appropriate mask and begin inhalation while sitting upright.

Cleaning and Maintenance

To ensure longevity and hygiene, the nebulizer should be disassembled and cleaned after each use. Most parts can be washed in warm, soapy water, rinsed, and air-dried. Weekly, the parts can be boiled or placed in a dishwasher (top rack) for thorough cleaning. Tubing should not be washed and should be replaced as needed.

Replacement Guidelines

• Reusable Nebulizer: Replace after 6 or 12 months, depending on usage.
• Disposable Nebulizer: Replace after 2 weeks of use.
• Patient Pack: Recommended replacement every 12 months when used with the InnoSpire Elegance system.

Regulatory Information

This device is intended for sale by or on the order of a physician and may require a valid prescription in certain regions. Users are advised to read the label carefully and follow all directions for use. Refer to the user guide for additional health warnings and contraindications to ensure safe and effective use.