Sterilizing nebs

[izemmom]

OK, well, I see I"m the slacker, but here's what we do...

We wash all three used nebs at the end of the night in HOT soapy water, letting them soak a bit. They are rinsed in HOT water and shaken. Then they are boiled in a glass bowl of distilled water in the microwave for 15 minutes. They are shaken vigorously, put on paper towel on the counter to dry overnight. The morning neb is used right from this paper towel and the other two are (Sometimes) thrown into a drawer that holds nebs, Mic extension tubing, amps of HTS, med cups and syringes.

There's probably a HUGE flaw in our method...but that's what we do!

 

[izemmom]

OK, well, I see I"m the slacker, but here's what we do...

We wash all three used nebs at the end of the night in HOT soapy water, letting them soak a bit. They are rinsed in HOT water and shaken. Then they are boiled in a glass bowl of distilled water in the microwave for 15 minutes. They are shaken vigorously, put on paper towel on the counter to dry overnight. The morning neb is used right from this paper towel and the other two are (Sometimes) thrown into a drawer that holds nebs, Mic extension tubing, amps of HTS, med cups and syringes.

There's probably a HUGE flaw in our method...but that's what we do!

 

[izemmom]

OK, well, I see I"m the slacker, but here's what we do...

We wash all three used nebs at the end of the night in HOT soapy water, letting them soak a bit. They are rinsed in HOT water and shaken. Then they are boiled in a glass bowl of distilled water in the microwave for 15 minutes. They are shaken vigorously, put on paper towel on the counter to dry overnight. The morning neb is used right from this paper towel and the other two are (Sometimes) thrown into a drawer that holds nebs, Mic extension tubing, amps of HTS, med cups and syringes.

There's probably a HUGE flaw in our method...but that's what we do!

 

[izemmom]

OK, well, I see I"m the slacker, but here's what we do...

We wash all three used nebs at the end of the night in HOT soapy water, letting them soak a bit. They are rinsed in HOT water and shaken. Then they are boiled in a glass bowl of distilled water in the microwave for 15 minutes. They are shaken vigorously, put on paper towel on the counter to dry overnight. The morning neb is used right from this paper towel and the other two are (Sometimes) thrown into a drawer that holds nebs, Mic extension tubing, amps of HTS, med cups and syringes.

There's probably a HUGE flaw in our method...but that's what we do!

 

[izemmom]

OK, well, I see I"m the slacker, but here's what we do...
<br />
<br />We wash all three used nebs at the end of the night in HOT soapy water, letting them soak a bit. They are rinsed in HOT water and shaken. Then they are boiled in a glass bowl of distilled water in the microwave for 15 minutes. They are shaken vigorously, put on paper towel on the counter to dry overnight. The morning neb is used right from this paper towel and the other two are (Sometimes) thrown into a drawer that holds nebs, Mic extension tubing, amps of HTS, med cups and syringes.
<br />
<br />There's probably a HUGE flaw in our method...but that's what we do!

 

[rprince]

Thanks. Now I can make absolutely sure that my son's nebs are clean as they can get w/ your suggestions. And I will check out the website suggested right away.

 

[rprince]

Thanks. Now I can make absolutely sure that my son's nebs are clean as they can get w/ your suggestions. And I will check out the website suggested right away.

 

[rprince]

Thanks. Now I can make absolutely sure that my son's nebs are clean as they can get w/ your suggestions. And I will check out the website suggested right away.

 

[rprince]

Thanks. Now I can make absolutely sure that my son's nebs are clean as they can get w/ your suggestions. And I will check out the website suggested right away.

 

[rprince]

Thanks. Now I can make absolutely sure that my son's nebs are clean as they can get w/ your suggestions. And I will check out the website suggested right away.
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[Alyssa]

I have the CFF website info and link in my blog.

I also use the Germ Guardian and love it -- very convenient and now I don't have to wait forever and wonder if the cups are really dry or not.


Here is what's on my blog page:

I have the "official" paper from our CF clinic on how to care for you neb cups, Flutter Acapella etc from when they issued their "new" guidelines a while ago.

It reads:

The new Infection Control Guidelines from the CF Foundation recommend that we no longer use vinegar/water to disinfect respiratory equipment. We still recommend washing equipment daily with hot soapy water, rinsing and air drying. For disinfecting three times a week (after washing), the new guidelines offer several different options. There are four recommended methods to choose from (pick the one that feels easiest and most cost-effective to you):

* 70% isopropyl alcohol - soak equipment for 5 minutes. Air dry.

* Boil in water for 5 minutes, and then air dry. (May be used only for durable nebulizer cups, such as Pari-LC plus and Invacare Sidestream nebulizer cups. Should NOT be used with the disposable cups or Acapella, Flutter, or PEP devices)

* Bleach solution: 1 teaspoon of household bleach in 8 oz (one cup) of water. Soak for 3 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

* 3% hydrogen peroxide - soak equipment for 30 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

------------------------

***UPDATE*** Please see comments below -- as Liz pointed out the new Acapella Choice can be boiled -- and I found information about not using the bleach solution for Acapella Choice. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf">http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf</a>

Jane also posted a great reference link from the CFF for neb use in general
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf</a>

Ok -- got it -- here it is -- the link to the CFF website that shows the guidelines -- it is within the pamphlet titled "Respiratory Stopping The Spread Of Germs"

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf</a>

 

[Alyssa]

I have the CFF website info and link in my blog.

I also use the Germ Guardian and love it -- very convenient and now I don't have to wait forever and wonder if the cups are really dry or not.


Here is what's on my blog page:

I have the "official" paper from our CF clinic on how to care for you neb cups, Flutter Acapella etc from when they issued their "new" guidelines a while ago.

It reads:

The new Infection Control Guidelines from the CF Foundation recommend that we no longer use vinegar/water to disinfect respiratory equipment. We still recommend washing equipment daily with hot soapy water, rinsing and air drying. For disinfecting three times a week (after washing), the new guidelines offer several different options. There are four recommended methods to choose from (pick the one that feels easiest and most cost-effective to you):

* 70% isopropyl alcohol - soak equipment for 5 minutes. Air dry.

* Boil in water for 5 minutes, and then air dry. (May be used only for durable nebulizer cups, such as Pari-LC plus and Invacare Sidestream nebulizer cups. Should NOT be used with the disposable cups or Acapella, Flutter, or PEP devices)

* Bleach solution: 1 teaspoon of household bleach in 8 oz (one cup) of water. Soak for 3 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

* 3% hydrogen peroxide - soak equipment for 30 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

------------------------

***UPDATE*** Please see comments below -- as Liz pointed out the new Acapella Choice can be boiled -- and I found information about not using the bleach solution for Acapella Choice. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf">http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf</a>

Jane also posted a great reference link from the CFF for neb use in general
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf</a>

Ok -- got it -- here it is -- the link to the CFF website that shows the guidelines -- it is within the pamphlet titled "Respiratory Stopping The Spread Of Germs"

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf</a>

 

[Alyssa]

I have the CFF website info and link in my blog.

I also use the Germ Guardian and love it -- very convenient and now I don't have to wait forever and wonder if the cups are really dry or not.


Here is what's on my blog page:

I have the "official" paper from our CF clinic on how to care for you neb cups, Flutter Acapella etc from when they issued their "new" guidelines a while ago.

It reads:

The new Infection Control Guidelines from the CF Foundation recommend that we no longer use vinegar/water to disinfect respiratory equipment. We still recommend washing equipment daily with hot soapy water, rinsing and air drying. For disinfecting three times a week (after washing), the new guidelines offer several different options. There are four recommended methods to choose from (pick the one that feels easiest and most cost-effective to you):

* 70% isopropyl alcohol - soak equipment for 5 minutes. Air dry.

* Boil in water for 5 minutes, and then air dry. (May be used only for durable nebulizer cups, such as Pari-LC plus and Invacare Sidestream nebulizer cups. Should NOT be used with the disposable cups or Acapella, Flutter, or PEP devices)

* Bleach solution: 1 teaspoon of household bleach in 8 oz (one cup) of water. Soak for 3 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

* 3% hydrogen peroxide - soak equipment for 30 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

------------------------

***UPDATE*** Please see comments below -- as Liz pointed out the new Acapella Choice can be boiled -- and I found information about not using the bleach solution for Acapella Choice. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf">http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf</a>

Jane also posted a great reference link from the CFF for neb use in general
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf</a>

Ok -- got it -- here it is -- the link to the CFF website that shows the guidelines -- it is within the pamphlet titled "Respiratory Stopping The Spread Of Germs"

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf</a>

 

[Alyssa]

I have the CFF website info and link in my blog.

I also use the Germ Guardian and love it -- very convenient and now I don't have to wait forever and wonder if the cups are really dry or not.


Here is what's on my blog page:

I have the "official" paper from our CF clinic on how to care for you neb cups, Flutter Acapella etc from when they issued their "new" guidelines a while ago.

It reads:

The new Infection Control Guidelines from the CF Foundation recommend that we no longer use vinegar/water to disinfect respiratory equipment. We still recommend washing equipment daily with hot soapy water, rinsing and air drying. For disinfecting three times a week (after washing), the new guidelines offer several different options. There are four recommended methods to choose from (pick the one that feels easiest and most cost-effective to you):

* 70% isopropyl alcohol - soak equipment for 5 minutes. Air dry.

* Boil in water for 5 minutes, and then air dry. (May be used only for durable nebulizer cups, such as Pari-LC plus and Invacare Sidestream nebulizer cups. Should NOT be used with the disposable cups or Acapella, Flutter, or PEP devices)

* Bleach solution: 1 teaspoon of household bleach in 8 oz (one cup) of water. Soak for 3 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

* 3% hydrogen peroxide - soak equipment for 30 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.

------------------------

***UPDATE*** Please see comments below -- as Liz pointed out the new Acapella Choice can be boiled -- and I found information about not using the bleach solution for Acapella Choice. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf">http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf</a>

Jane also posted a great reference link from the CFF for neb use in general
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf</a>

Ok -- got it -- here it is -- the link to the CFF website that shows the guidelines -- it is within the pamphlet titled "Respiratory Stopping The Spread Of Germs"

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf</a>

 

[Alyssa]

I have the CFF website info and link in my blog.
<br />
<br />I also use the Germ Guardian and love it -- very convenient and now I don't have to wait forever and wonder if the cups are really dry or not.
<br />
<br />
<br />Here is what's on my blog page:
<br />
<br />I have the "official" paper from our CF clinic on how to care for you neb cups, Flutter Acapella etc from when they issued their "new" guidelines a while ago.
<br />
<br />It reads:
<br />
<br />The new Infection Control Guidelines from the CF Foundation recommend that we no longer use vinegar/water to disinfect respiratory equipment. We still recommend washing equipment daily with hot soapy water, rinsing and air drying. For disinfecting three times a week (after washing), the new guidelines offer several different options. There are four recommended methods to choose from (pick the one that feels easiest and most cost-effective to you):
<br />
<br />* 70% isopropyl alcohol - soak equipment for 5 minutes. Air dry.
<br />
<br />* Boil in water for 5 minutes, and then air dry. (May be used only for durable nebulizer cups, such as Pari-LC plus and Invacare Sidestream nebulizer cups. Should NOT be used with the disposable cups or Acapella, Flutter, or PEP devices)
<br />
<br />* Bleach solution: 1 teaspoon of household bleach in 8 oz (one cup) of water. Soak for 3 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.
<br />
<br />* 3% hydrogen peroxide - soak equipment for 30 minutes. Rinse with water. Air dry.
<br />
<br />------------------------
<br />
<br />***UPDATE*** Please see comments below -- as Liz pointed out the new Acapella Choice can be boiled -- and I found information about not using the bleach solution for Acapella Choice. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf">http://www.dhd.com/pdf/Cleaning_Disinfecting.pdf</a>
<br />
<br />Jane also posted a great reference link from the CFF for neb use in general
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...for%20Which%20Drug.pdf</a>
<br />
<br />Ok -- got it -- here it is -- the link to the CFF website that shows the guidelines -- it is within the pamphlet titled "Respiratory Stopping The Spread Of Germs"
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf">http://www.cff.org/UploadedFil...pread%20of%20Germs.pdf</a>
<br />
<br />

 

[janddburke]

after every use I soak in hot soapy water to remove any medicine residue and then I put in the microwave for 666 seconds. (too lazy to move my finger).
that's just about 7 minutes.
I take them out immediately. the hotter they are when you remove and drain the faster they dry.
about once a week I soak in the bleach and pre-boiled water. just in case.

in the hospital they didn't disinfect at all or even rinse. what's up with that?
just stored them in a plastic bag for next time.
sometimes I would take them out and wash them myself or throw them out so they would be forced to replace.

 

[janddburke]

after every use I soak in hot soapy water to remove any medicine residue and then I put in the microwave for 666 seconds. (too lazy to move my finger).
that's just about 7 minutes.
I take them out immediately. the hotter they are when you remove and drain the faster they dry.
about once a week I soak in the bleach and pre-boiled water. just in case.

in the hospital they didn't disinfect at all or even rinse. what's up with that?
just stored them in a plastic bag for next time.
sometimes I would take them out and wash them myself or throw them out so they would be forced to replace.

 

[janddburke]

after every use I soak in hot soapy water to remove any medicine residue and then I put in the microwave for 666 seconds. (too lazy to move my finger).
that's just about 7 minutes.
I take them out immediately. the hotter they are when you remove and drain the faster they dry.
about once a week I soak in the bleach and pre-boiled water. just in case.

in the hospital they didn't disinfect at all or even rinse. what's up with that?
just stored them in a plastic bag for next time.
sometimes I would take them out and wash them myself or throw them out so they would be forced to replace.

 

[janddburke]

after every use I soak in hot soapy water to remove any medicine residue and then I put in the microwave for 666 seconds. (too lazy to move my finger).
that's just about 7 minutes.
I take them out immediately. the hotter they are when you remove and drain the faster they dry.
about once a week I soak in the bleach and pre-boiled water. just in case.

in the hospital they didn't disinfect at all or even rinse. what's up with that?
just stored them in a plastic bag for next time.
sometimes I would take them out and wash them myself or throw them out so they would be forced to replace.

 

[janddburke]

after every use I soak in hot soapy water to remove any medicine residue and then I put in the microwave for 666 seconds. (too lazy to move my finger).
<br />that's just about 7 minutes.
<br />I take them out immediately. the hotter they are when you remove and drain the faster they dry.
<br />about once a week I soak in the bleach and pre-boiled water. just in case.
<br />
<br />in the hospital they didn't disinfect at all or even rinse. what's up with that?
<br />just stored them in a plastic bag for next time.
<br />sometimes I would take them out and wash them myself or throw them out so they would be forced to replace.