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Nursing Skills

Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Properly

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Inhaled medications are used to treat conditions that affect the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs. These airways can be involved in acute conditions, such as acute bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pulmonary edema, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. They can also be involved in chronic conditions, including COPD...

Transcript

1. consideraciones de la administración de medicación general (revisión en la sala, con el paciente).

  1. Al primer entrar en la habitación del paciente, lávese las manos con jabón y agua tibia, aplicar fricción vigorosa por al menos 20 s. mano desinfectantes pueden utilizarse si las manos no están visiblemente sucia...

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Metered Dose InhalerBronchodilator TherapyCorticosteroid AdministrationSpacer Device UseRespiratory AssessmentPatient EducationAirway DeliveryMedication PreparationInhalation Technique