Topic of the Month: Pediatric Nebulizer

CONTACT MEDICAL LLC
Issue 8
April/May
2014
Medical
Focus
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT DISCHARGE PROFESSIONALS AND CASE MANAGERS BY MAKING
PATIENT DISCHARGES RELATED TO HOME HEALTH AND DME SEAMLESS
Topic of the Month: Pediatric Nebulizer
Give your young asthmatic patients some relief from
all this pollen with a Pediatric Nebulizer!
Contact Medical provides a variety of nebulizers suitable for all
children. We carry units with a toy-like design so that the child can
stay involved while the medication is being administered. These
products are extremely quiet and are very easy to operate and can
dispense nearly all types of aerosol medication. Asthma patients tend
to suffer the most during this time of year as pollen can trigger
adverse side effects; nebulizers are the best solution to overcoming
this in the comfort of one’s home.
We carry both heated and ultrasonic nebulizers:
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A heated nebulizer is an air compressor and
medicine container used to convert liquid medicine
into a warm aerosol or mist to be inhaled through a
mouthpiece or mask.
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An ultrasonic nebulizer is a medical device that
uses high frequency sound waves (3 to 5
megahertz) to convert liquid medicine into an
aerosol or mist to be inhaled through a mouthpiece
or mask. Ultrasonic technology results in much
smaller aerosol droplets and greater drug delivery
relative to conventional nebulizers.
Contact Medical is like a pin in a haystack when it comes to pediatric
specialty DME companies, that being said, our team is dedicated to
providing exceptional service for our clients.
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Using a nebulizer: Under normal
circumstances, it should take about five to
fifteen minutes to complete the nebulizer
treatment. However, if a child taking the
medication is uncooperative or crying, the
treatment may take longer or the
effectiveness of the dose may be reduced. A
face mask may also need to be used for the
elderly or for those unable to use an inhaler
themselves. Medications used in a nebulizer
usually include Albuterol, which is a
bronchodilator, as well as Atrovent, which
is also known as ipratropium bromide. In
order for a child to use a nebulizer, the child
must have some degree of coordination
and be able to cooperate in order for the
medicine to be delivered effectively. One of
the benefits of using a facemask with a
nebulizer is that an infant or elderly person
can passively receive the medication when
the mask is strapped on and he or she is
sitting quietly.
HCPCS CODES:
- E0570: Neb w/ compressor
- E0575: Ultrasonic Neb
- E0585: Humidifier
- A7015: Aerosol Mask
About Us:
We are a home health and DME (Durable Medical
Equipment) company. Our goal is to provide your patients
with quick, professional care. If your patient needs supplies
simply call us or fax the script and we will promptly take
over and handle the rest. We do everything from instructing
the patient on how to properly use the product to billing the
insurance and handling the co-pay.
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My name is Adnan
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Representative at
Contact Medical. Feel
free to contact me if
you have any questions
or concerns about our
products and services.
Office #: (770)-8078910 Ext: 303
adnan@contactmed.net
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm
Reference Sources:
www.rightdiagnosis.com/medical-devices/ultrasonic-nebulizer.htm
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-nebulizer.htm
www.google.com
Contact Medical
865 N Clayton St.
Lawrenceville, GA
30046