Specifications

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Chapter 8 Administering Aerosolized Medication with
the BiPAP S/T System
Small volume nebulizers or adaptors, which allow the use of metered dose inhalers, may be added to the
patient circuit. If a small volume nebulizer is used, testing has shown that the liter flow used to drive the
nebulizer does not affect the BiPAP S/T System functions.
The aerosol delivery system used should be added to the patient circuit on the patient side of the
continuous flow exhalation port. This will minimize the impact of the continuous circuit flow on the
aerosol treatment. If a main flow bacteria filter is not being used, one should be added to the BiPAP outlet
during the treatment period to prevent any of the aerosolized medication from entering the BiPAP S/T
System via the patient circuit.
Inspect the exhalation device after each aerosol administration to insure that the ports have not been
occluded by the medication. If necessary, clean or replace the exhalation device.
Warning: Aerosolized medications may collect in the exhalation port. To avoid an obstruction to flow,
inspection of the exhalation port is essential during and after medication delivery.
Administering Aerosolized Medication with the BiPAP S/T System