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    Inhalation Route: Nebulization

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    Spacer devices are commonly used with inhalers, especially for children. They have a chamber that holds the aerosol before inhalation. This serves two functions: 1) to make it easier to time inhaler activation and breathing, and 2) to slow the speed of aerosol delivery so less impacts the throat, allowing a longer inhalation time. Nebulizers turn liquid medicine into a mist that is inhaled. To use one, measure and add medicine to the nebulizer cup, connect the tubing and face mask or mouthpiece, then turn on the compressor to produce the mist for inhalation over 5-6 seconds with held breath until the medicine is consumed.

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    Spacer devices are commonly used with inhalers, especially for children. They have a chamber that holds the aerosol before inhalation. This serves two functions: 1) to make it easier to time inhaler activation and breathing, and 2) to slow the speed of aerosol delivery so less impacts the throat, allowing a longer inhalation time. Nebulizers turn liquid medicine into a mist that is inhaled. To use one, measure and add medicine to the nebulizer cup, connect the tubing and face mask or mouthpiece, then turn on the compressor to produce the mist for inhalation over 5-6 seconds with held breath until the medicine is consumed.

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    Spacer devices are commonly used with inhalers, especially for children. They have a chamber that holds the aerosol before inhalation. This serves two functions: 1) to make it easier to time inhaler activation and breathing, and 2) to slow the speed of aerosol delivery so less impacts the throat, allowing a longer inhalation time. Nebulizers turn liquid medicine into a mist that is inhaled. To use one, measure and add medicine to the nebulizer cup, connect the tubing and face mask or mouthpiece, then turn on the compressor to produce the mist for inhalation over 5-6 seconds with held breath until the medicine is consumed.

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    Inhalation Route: Nebulization

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    Spacer devices are commonly used with inhalers, especially for children. They have a chamber that holds the aerosol before inhalation. This serves two functions: 1) to make it easier to time inhaler activation and breathing, and 2) to slow the speed of aerosol delivery so less impacts the throat, allowing a longer inhalation time. Nebulizers turn liquid medicine into a mist that is inhaled. To use one, measure and add medicine to the nebulizer cup, connect the tubing and face mask or mouthpiece, then turn on the compressor to produce the mist for inhalation over 5-6 seconds with held breath until the medicine is consumed.

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    Inhalation route

    Nebulization
    Medical Surgical Nursing

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    Spacer devices have a chamber that receives the aerosol before it is
    inhaled. They serve two functions:
    a) to overcome difficulties in coordinating the timing of the inhaler actuation
    and inhalation,
    b) to slow down the speed of delivery of the aerosol into the mouth so that
    less of the drug impacts in the throat likewise giving a longer time to breathe
    the meds.

    commonly used in children who need to use inhalers and will often
    have a mask attached to them which goes over the child’s nose and mouth.
    • Shake the inhaler after
    removing the cap.
    • Breathe out for 1 or 2
    seconds.

    • Put the inhaler in your


    mouth or 1 to 2 inches
    from it and start to
    breathe in slowly, like
    sipping hot soup.
    • While starting to breathe in,
    press the top of the inhaler.
    • Breathe in slowly until your
    lungs are full. (This should take
    about 5 or 6 seconds.)
    • Hold your breath for 10
    seconds (or as long as you
    can).
    • Breathe out and, if a second
    dose is required, repeat the
    procedure after 1 minute.
    • If you find it difficult to
    coordinate breathing using this
    method, a spacer can be
    used.
    Measure your medicine.
    Always use clean measuring devices (eyedroppers or
    syringes).
    Remove the top part of the nebulizer cup
    Place the medicine in the bottom of the nebulizer cup.
    Attach the top portion of the nebulizer cup,
    and connect the mouthpiece or face mask to the cup.
    Connect the tubing to the nebulizer and compressor.
    Turn on the compressor with the on/off switch

    Once you turn on the compressor, you should


    see a light mist
    If you are using a mouthpiece,
    place it in your mouth and seal your lips tightly around it.
    If you are using a face mask,
    position it comfortably and securely on your face.

    Inhale slowly and deeply.


    Hold your breath for a count of five and exhale slowly.
    Continue to inhale slowly and deeply until the medicine is CONSUMED.
    When the medicine is gone, turn the compressor off and unplug it.

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