subject: How to Use a Nebulizer [print this page] How to Use a Nebulizer How to Use a Nebulizer
A nebulizer is a medical device that uses pressurized air to turn asthma medicine into a fine mist like mixture so that it can be easily breathed into the lungs. For some people with asthma and with some medications it works best. They are the most effective way of getting inhaled medications inside the patient. No syringes no external medicines.
A nebulizer consists of the following parts
1.An air compressor machine
2.A small container for medicine that attaches to the device
3.A tube connecting the container & compressor
4.Mask or opening to breathe in the mixture
To use the it affectively you need a mouth piece or an outlet & to allow the patient to completely inhale all of the medication in the container in one go. It would work best if the instructions are followed.
1 The container should be filled with the exact amount of medicine that has been prescribed by the doctor
2 Connect the tube that links the container & the air compressor unit
3 Sit with your back straight in an upright posture.
4 Hold the medication container upright put the opening in your mouth then turn the machine on.
5 Breathe as deep & as slow as possible
6 Tapping the container will help you consume all of the medication it if starts to sputter before all the medication is over.
7 Clean the device and dry it same goes for the devices parts after the use of the machine. Before storing it in a cool, dry place Make sure the nebulizer is completely dry. Doing this will help in keeping the machine nice & dry to avoid hosting of germs of any kind that might lead to future infections and make the patient's condition worse than it already is.
Children often don't want to use the nebulizer these tips will help them overcome that & help them use it especially with a mask
take it as a game or something that they might take interest in by showing it on a doll or a parent
when needed help the child to hold the mask during the inhalation process
if the child has some difficulty in holding the mask properly or is uncomfortable distract him to make him comfortable with it
if these tips do not work you will have to help the child thought the process of using the device
In the end your persistence will pay off.
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