Question about humidivent bottles

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Has anyone ever come across humi vent bottles that quit working? Is there a trick of some sort so I can get it working again? THX!!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

If the water gets too low or empty then they don't work, just replace them or call respiratory to replace them. Also check the tubing, if the water has accumulated it may need emptying. Make sure the connections are tight and functioning.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Also make sure straw is inserted into top--sometimes rattle loose too.

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I've checked all that...no loose connections, no H2o in tube, bottle filled....I have had to change the darn thing 3x's in 48hrs....The cool mist just refuses to come out.....

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Soounds like a bad lot---I've seen that happen sometimes.

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Ok another question along this line... since medicaid pays for this.. can the pt get new ones for the month w/out being penalized ???

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Yes---contact DME company re problem and return defective devices.

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THX Karen.....

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