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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. Considerazioni generali sulla somministrazione del farmaco (revisione nella stanza, con il paziente).

  1. Entrando per la prima volta nella stanza del paziente, lavarsi le mani con sapone e acqua tiepida, applicando un attrito vigoroso per almeno 20 s. I disinfettanti per le mani possono essere utilizzati se le mani...

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Inhaled MedicationsMetered Dose InhalerBronchodilator TherapyCorticosteroid AdministrationSpacer Device UseRespiratory AssessmentPatient EducationAirway DeliveryMedication PreparationInhalation Technique