FAQ’s : Aeroneb Go
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Can the Aeroneb® Go Nebuliser Unit be used by more than one person?
- How do I clean the Aeroneb Go?
- Can it nebulise Budesonide?
- How long do batteries last?
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Does the AC/DC adapter provided with the Aeroneb Go charge the batteries?
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Should aerosol be coming out of the ventilation holes during use?
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Since the OnQ™ Aerosol Generator has very small holes, is it likely to clog during use?
No. The Aeroneb Go is a single patient use device.
Yes, the Aeroneb Go can be used with all patient groups from paediatrics to adults who require nebulisation in the home care setting.
The Aeroneb Go nebuliser system is warranted for 12 months.
Rinse the Nebuliser Unit under running hot tap water after every use. Wash the Nebuliser Unit in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing soap daily (use soap without hand moisturisers). Rinse and air dry. Clean the Aeroneb Go after extended storage. Disinfection is optional and can be done by soaking the nebuliser in a vinegar solution or by boiling. Refer to the Cleaning Instructions in the Instruction Manual for additional information.
Disconnect the control module before you take the nebulizer apart to rinse it.
1. Rinse the Nebulizer Unit (Medication Cup, Nebulizer Body, and Mouthpiece or Mask Adapter and Mask) under running hot tap water after every use.
2. Shake off excess water, and allow parts to air dry on a clean, dry towel, out of the reach of children.
3. Make certain that all cleaned parts are completely dry before you store or use them.
Daily:Disconnect the power source before you take the nebulizer apart to clean it.
1. Wash the Nebulizer Unit (Medication Cup and Cap, Nebulizer Body, and Mouthpiece or Mask Adapter and Mask) by hand in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing soap. Use soap intended only for washing dishes by hand. Do not use dishwasher detergent. Do not leave parts soaking.
2. Rinse all pieces thoroughly under running hot tap water. Make sure that no soap is left on any of the parts.
3. Shake off excess water, and allow parts to air dry on a clean, dry towel, out of the reach of children.
4. Make certain that all cleaned parts are completely dry before you store or use them.
Optional Disinfection:If you would like to disinfect your Aeroneb® Go Nebulizer, you may use choose one of these two options.
1. Boiling:i. Clean the Nebulizer Unit as described in the daily cleaning section, following steps 1-2.
ii. Bring a saucepan of DISTILLED water to the boil and allow it to continue to boil.
NOTE: Using regular tap water to boil the nebulizer unit will greatly reduce the life of the nebulizer unit.
iii. Carefully immerse the nebulizer unit in the boiling water. Leave the nebulizer immersed in the boiling water for a maximum of (20) twenty minutes.
iv. Carefully remove the nebulizer from the boiling water and shake off the excess water. Allow parts to air dry on a clean, dry towel, out of the reach of children.
Similarly, the Nebulizer Unit may be steam disinfected in a standard baby bottle steam sterilizer for (15) minutes. Refer to manufacturers instructions.
No, the Aeroneb Go should not be cleaned in a dishwasher. CAUTION: Do not use brushes, sharp tools or abrasive cloths to clean the micropump plate. Damages caused by unnecessary additional cleaning steps are not covered under the warranty.
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Under normal use, what changes will patients experience with the Aeroneb Go when it needs to be replaced?
The patient will notice a reduction in aerosol flow and an increased treatment time. If it takes longer than 12 minutes to deliver 3 mL of medication and the recommended cleaning procedures have been followed, the medication cup with the Aeroneb Go should be replaced.
The specification is approximately 0.3 mL/min. However, typically 3mL in 7.0 – 10 minutes and 6mL in 12 – 15 minutes.
Residual volume is virtually zero <0.1 mL in the medication cup.
The medication reservoir holds 6 mL.
Budesonide, sold as Pulmicort Respules, is a suspension solution which can be nebulised using Aerogen devices. In the patient information leaflet for Pulimicort it states that an ultrasonic nebulizer should not be used with Pulmicort respules. The Aerogen technology is not ultrasonic and as such can be used with Pulmicort.
The nebuliser unit design minimises loss of aerosol to the air. If the nebuliser runs without a patient breathing on the device (in a demonstration, for example), medication will collect in the body of the device. During normal use a small amount will generally collect in the nebuliser body, which is usual and maintains the expected efficiency of the device.
Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries.
Depending on the quality of alkaline batteries used (name brand recommended), an average of 2 to 3 hours.
It will automatically shut off after 20 minutes.
No, the AC/DC adapter does not recharge the batteries. Rechargeable batteries need to be recharged with the charger provided with them and disposable batteries will need to be disposed of and replaced. The green light on the control module will flash to indicate that the batteries are running low and need to be replaced.
No. It utilises a 1cm diameter micropump (called OnQ™) that vibrates over 100,000 times per second, pumping medication through an aperture plate containing approximately 1,000 holes to create a fine particle aerosol.
These are ventilation holes that allow the patient to use their normal tidal breathing pattern, with comfortable inspiratory and expiratory flow rates while taking their medication.
Yes. A small amount of aerosol will be exhaled through the ventilation holes during use. Make sure that the patient does not cover the ventilation holes during use.
No. However, if the Nebuliser Unit is not cleaned regularly, medication build-up on the OnQ™ surface can cause slower aerosolization. Cleaning as directed in the Instruction Manual will remove any build-up.
