Nebulisation at Home

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEBULISATION IN THE HOME SETTING

	DO's Ensure that the patient has his/her full supply of medication, and order in plenty to ensure that the patients does not run out of medications at home.		DON'T Perform nebulisation in a room from which air can circulate to other areas of the house. This will aid in minimising exposure risks for the caregiver/family members.
	DO's Perform nebulisation in a well-ventilated room and close the door while nebulisation is being undertaken.		DON'T Share nebulisers between family members as every nebuliser is a single-use device.
	DO's Prevent the family members from being present inside the room where nebulisation is ongoing (it would be best to do nebulisation in a single room with the door closed and away from other people). If a person is required to be present inside the room with the patient, then maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from the patient		DON'T Sit/stand too close to the patient while nebulisation is ongoing.
	DO's Wash hands thoroughly. The CDC recommends the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers with greater than 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol or use of an antimicrobial soap.		DON'T Reuse the equipment and accessories unless they have been washed thoroughly by using liquid/hospital-grade disinfectants such as isopropanol (70%) or hydrogen peroxide (3%).
	DO's Leave the room vacant with the door closed for 30 minutes after the patient has vacated the room post-nebulisation.		DON'T Perform nebulisation in a room that is part of the central air-conditioning. Avoid air-conditioning in the room altogether.