Cleaning Asthma Supplies

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Specializes in NCSN.

I just had a new student transfer in who frequently needs neb treatments in the spring due to allergies (no inhaler, only neb). Mom has asked that I use their machine and send home the pieces to be properly cleaned each week because their previous school nurse never cleaned the supplies.

I'll be honest here, I wash out a students neb equipment after they use it and ensure that it dries before putting it away, but I never have done more than that for any of my asthma supplies.

Do you guys disinfect all your asthma supplies on a regular basis?

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I do not - just wash out and let air dry then put away at the end of the day.

I've only had one parent ever ask me to soak the pieces in a vinegar/Water solution after using them - she supplied the little covered tupperware bowl and the vinegar to use - I didn't find it odd, working in home health this is what alot of parents do with reusable supplies.

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Specializes in school nursing/ maternal/child hospital based.
I just had a new student transfer in who frequently needs neb treatments in the spring due to allergies (no inhaler, only neb). Mom has asked that I use their machine and send home the pieces to be properly cleaned each week because their previous school nurse never cleaned the supplies.

I'll be honest here, I wash out a students neb equipment after they use it and ensure that it dries before putting it away, but I never have done more than that for any of my asthma supplies.

Do you guys disinfect all your asthma supplies on a regular basis?

No, all I have ever done is wash the mouth piece with warm soap and water, rinse the rest with water and air dry.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

I'll rinse the neb stuff off with water and let it dry. That's it. I will use soap/water when I notice that white film collecting on the inside of the spacers. It's been a long time since I've used a neb in here...what's up with that?

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Specializes in NCSN.

This makes me feel loads better, thought I was missing something for the past year!

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Specializes in kids.
I'll rinse the neb stuff off with water and let it dry. That's it. I will use soap/water when I notice that white film collecting on the inside of the spacers. It's been a long time since I've used a neb in here...what's up with that?

You KNOW you just jinxed yourself...

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.

I steam sterilize mine. It is right next to my xray machine and lab.

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