Question about humidivent bottles

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by CraftyLPN
May 27, '03   Views: 2,284   Comments: 7

  1. 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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  3. by BadBird
    May 27, '03
    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.
  4. by NRSKarenRN
    May 27, '03
    Also make sure straw is inserted into top--sometimes rattle loose too.
  5. by CraftyLPN
    May 28, '03
    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.....
  6. by NRSKarenRN
    May 28, '03
    Soounds like a bad lot---I've seen that happen sometimes.
  7. by CraftyLPN
    May 28, '03
    Ok another question along this line... since medicaid pays for this.. can the pt get new ones for the month w/out being penalized ???
  8. by NRSKarenRN
    May 28, '03
    Yes---contact DME company re problem and return defective devices.
  9. by CraftyLPN
    May 29, '03
    THX Karen.....

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