How do I prepare the 7% hypertonic saline solution?
The 7% hypertonic saline solution comes in a single dose vial called Hyper-Sal 7%. It is preservative free. • Wash your hands well with soap and water. • Place clean, nebulizer cup on preparation surface. • Snap off the top of a single dose vial and squirt it in the nebulizer cup. • Plug the air compressor into an electrical outlet. Make sure the compressor is on hard surface such as a table. • Attach one end of the smooth tubing to the air compressor and the opposite end to the nebulizer cup containing the 4 mL of 7% saline solution. Turn the air compressor on. A fine mist should be visible. If not, make sure the compressor is working by disconnecting the smooth tubing. Feel for air coming from the compressor. If the compressor is working properly, check all connections. If the nebulizer is still not misting, us a different small volume nebulizer kit. • Place the mouthpiece in your mouth. Some children may use a mask over their mouth and nose rather than a mouthpiece. • Take slow, dee
