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Bacterial isolates obtained from home nebulizers - Dr. Sheetu Singh

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Bacterial isolates obtained from home nebulizers - Dr. Sheetu Singh

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  1. Bacterial isolates obtained from home nebulizers of 50 patients *Number of positive isolates out of 50 units tested Patients were using jet nebulizers at home for asthma, chronic obstructive bronchitis and cystic fibrosis Samples were obtained from facemasks or mouthpieces BMJ 1987; 295: 812

  2. “Nebulizers should not be used between patients without disinfection. Nebulizers should be changed or sterilized at conclusion of the dose administration or at least every 24 hours” Section13.3. American Association for Respiratory Care. AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Selection of a device for delivery of aerosol to the lung parenchyma. Respir Care 1996;41(7):647–653

  3. Good Nebulization Practice (GNP) What should we do?

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