How to Use a Chamber With a Mouthpiece
Follow these simple instructions or download our full instructions for use for additional information.
RESPICHAMBER* HOSPITAL Autoclavable Chamber
For use with your metered dose inhaler
Asthma Management
COPD
Inhaler
Designed specifically for hospitals, the RespiChamber* HOSPITAL Autoclavable Valved Holding Chamber helps to deliver metered dose inhaler medication to your patients' lungs while reducing oropharyngeal medication deposition.1
- Autoclavable for multi-patient use
- Static resistant for consistent medication delivery
- Optional attachable facemasks are available making the chamber ideal for people of all ages
- Small (0-18 months)
- Medium (1-5 years)
- Large (5+ years)
1. McIvor RA et al. Optimizing the delivery of inhaled medication for respiratory patients: the role of valved holding chambers. Canadian Respiratory Journal 2018.
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Step 1
Remove the cap from the inhaler. Shake the inhaler immediately before use as per the instructions supplied with it.
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Step 2
Insert the inhaler into the backpiece of the chamber. Put mouthpiece into mouth and ensure an effective seal.
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Step 3
The patient should inhale slowly and deeply through the mouth until a full breath has been taken followed by a 5-10 second breath hold, if possible. Alternatively, the patient can keep their mouth tight on the mouthpiece and breathe slowly 2-3 times through the chamber after the inhaler is pressed.
How to Use a Chamber With a Mask
Follow these simple instructions or download our full instructions for use for additional information.
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Step 1
Remove the cap from the inhaler. Shake the inhaler immediately before use as per the instructions supplied with it.
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Step 2
Slide the mask onto the chamber. Insert the inhaler into the backpiece of the chamber. Apply mask to face and ensure an effective seal.
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Step 3
Press the inhaler once at the beginning of a slow inhalation. Hold mask in place while the patient breathes in and out through the chamber for 5-6 breaths.
How to Clean
Follow these simple instructions or download our full instructions below.
WARNING: Clean, disinfect and sterilize the chamber before using the chamber with a different patient to minimize the risk of cross infection.
1. Remove the backpiece (and mask if applicable) from the chamber body.
2. Soak the parts in a 0.5% solution of neodisher† MediClean (or similar) cleaning agent for 5 minutes, agitating gently.
3. Load the parts into a washer-disinfector compliant to ISO 15883-1, ensuring the chamber is oriented upright.
4. Run the cleaning and disinfection cycle. • Use cleaning agent neodisher† MediClean • The use of a rinse agent is optional 5
5. Following disinfection, remove parts from the washer-disinfector and shake to remove excess water.
6. Allow to air dry thoroughly prior to continuing to sterilization.
STERILIZATION
1. After cleaning, disinfection, and air dry, pack and seal the chamber parts in a sterilization pouch compliant to ISO 11607-1 & 2 or EN 868-5.
2. Load the pouch in the sterilizer.
3. Sterilize according to ISO 17665-1 Moist Heat with the following parameters: • 3 pre-vacuum phases • 134 °C sterilization temperature • 3.5 minutes hold time • 1 minute dry time
4. Re-attach the backpiece (and mask if applicable) to the chamber body prior to next use.
Scientific & Performance Evidence
Trudell Medical International has an enviable history of strong leadership in creating innovative medical devices that enhance the quality of life for people of all ages - all backed by science and clinical evidence.
Implementation of a Policy Change: Replacement of Nebulizers by Spacers for the Treatment of Asthma in Children.
The emergency department and pediatric wards of a university medical center switched from nebulizer use to MDI with spacer (RespiChamber* hospital autoclavable chamber). During 3 years since the initial policy change 92.5% patients were treated with spacers throughout their hospital stay (emergency department and pediatric ward). Costs were reduced by an estimated 63%.
Full Citation: Implementation of a Policy Change: Replacement of Nebulizers by Spacers for the Treatment of Asthma in Children. Oded Breuer MD, David Shoseyov MD, Eitan Kerem MD and Rebecca Brooks MD IMAJ • VOL 17 • July 2015