Method of cleaning, sanitisation/‘sterilisation’ and drying nebuliser parts
| Method of cleaning | Patients (N=50) |
|---|---|
| Warm soapy water | 16 |
| Tap water | 9 |
| Warm water | 6 |
| Cold water | 2 |
| Hot water | 4 |
| Boiling water | 4 |
| Tissue | 3 |
| Method of sanitisation/‘sterilisation’ | |
| Boil | 2 |
| Using lime scale tablets | 1 |
| Detergent or commercial disinfectant solution | 1 |
| Method of drying | |
| With a cloth or tissue | 5 |
| Drain it or leave it to dry naturally | 27 |
| Blow it or air dry it with the compressor | 3 |
| Never dried it before | 15 |