Table 4 Table Showing the Data Regarding the Nebulizers’ Hygiene and Maintenance
Data regarding nebulizers’ Hygiene | n (%) |
|---|---|
total = 61 | |
Cleaning step | – |
None | 47 (77%) |
Tap Water | 6 (9.8%) |
Hot water | 8 (13.1%) |
Detergent | |
Disinfecting step | |
None | 33 (54.1%) |
Alcohol | 4 (6.5%) |
Boiling water | 16 (26.2%) |
Hot water | 8 (13.2%) |
Drying step | |
None | – |
Air dry | 53 (86.9%) |
Towel | 3 (5%) |
Tissue paper | 5 (8.1%) |
Frequency step | |
After each inhalation | 31 (50.8%) |
Once a day | 19 (31.2%) |
Once a week | 5 (8.2%) |
Irregularly | 6 (9.8%) |
All steps | |
Correct | 16 (26.2%) |
Incorrect | 45 (73.8%) |