Features of Monaghan AeroTrach Plus Anti Static Holding Chamber
- Monaghan AeroTrach Plus Anti Static Valved Holding Chamber provides quick and easy aerosol delivery
- Concentrations are delivered on inspiration only and are consistent, a benefit of the exceptional particle suspension time of the AeroTrach Plus aVHC
- Comfort Right Fit adapter means the connection will fit tightly enough for an exceptional aerosol delivery, without excessive torque when connecting or disconnecting the device
- Inhalation valve with a protective design for low resistance and superior responsiveness, also features increased durability
- Exhalation valve with improved, more robust design to provide patients low resistance to exhaled flow
- Flow dynamic design improves respirable dose of medication and allows exhalation away from the patient
- Note: This item is Rx only
What to buy with AeroTrach Plus Chamber
- Dale Tracheostomy Tube Holder
- Covidien Kendall Economy Tracheostomy Care Kit
- Luminaud Cover-up Shower Collar
How to use AeroTrach+ Valved Holding Chamber
Indications for Use:
- It is intended to be used by patients who are under the care or treatment of a licensed health care professional or physician
- The device is intended to be used by these patients to administer aerosolized
- medication from most pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers, prescribed by a physician or health care professional
- The intended environments for use include the home, hospitals and clinics
Directions for use (Single patient use only):
- Remove cap from MDI
- Look for foreign objects
- Insert inhaler (MDI) into back
- Carefully connect AeroTrach Plus aVHC to tracheostomy tube connection
- Depress inhaler (MDI) at beginning of slow inhalation
- Hold in place for 4 to 6 breaths after depressing inhaler
- Wait 30 seconds before repeating steps 4 to 5 as prescribed
Note:
- Do not disassemble the product at any time. (even for cleaning, except for flexible back piece)
- Do not boil or autoclave
- This product contains no latex
- Life expectancy of the device approximately 3-4 months with proper care and maintenance
- This device does not deliver supplemental oxygen
Caution:
- Product should be replaced if valve is damaged or missing
- If unsure on how to use this product, talk to your physician or health care professional
- Administer one puff at a time
- AeroTrach Plus aVHC is designed for use only with 15mm tracheostomy tubes
- Only to be used on spontaneously breathing patients
- This device is designed as a slip fit onto the tracheostomy tube connection
- It must be held in place during administration of medication
Warning: Remove the device if patient shows signs of difficulty
Cleaning instructions:
- Remove back piece only
- Soak both parts for 15 minutes in lukewarm water with liquid detergent
- Agitate gently
- Rinse in clean water
- Shake out excess water
- Do not rub dry
- Let air dry in vertical position
- Replace back piece when unit is completely dry and ready for use
- Store device in bag provided
