University:
Lincoln University
Course:
NUR301 | Fundamental of Nursing
Academic year:

2024
Views:

156

Pages:

2
Author:

Bobby E.

Giving bronchodilators with a nebulizer I. Theoretical Concepts A nebulizer is a device that can change medication in solution form into an aerosol continuously using power from compressed air or ultrasonic waves. II. Objective To reduce shortness of breath in asthma sufferers, to thin phlegm, reduce/disappear bronchospasm. III. Indication 1. Asthmatics 2. Chronic shortness of breath accompanied by cough and runny nose 3. Respiratory tract disorders IV. Contraindications 1. At tracheotomy 2. Fractures in the nasal area V. Procedure a. Tools preparation : 1. Oxygen cylinder complete with flowmeter, humidifier 2. Nebulizer Mask 3. Medication to be give Types of drugs used to administer bronchodilators with a nebulizer include: a. Pulmicort: a combination of an anti-inflammatory with a drug that loosens the airways b.Nacl: thins phlegm c. Liquid bisolvone d. Atroven e. Berotex f. Inflamid g. Combiven h. Meptine 4. 2 cc syringe (according to the amount of medication given) 5. Stationery b. Patient preparation: 1. Explain the procedure to be carried out 2. Prepare a safe environment for the client and install drapes c. Procedure steps: 1. Give the client a comfortable position 2. Control the flowmeter and humidifier 3. Wash your hands 4. Connect the nebulizer mask to the k/p oxygen cylinder with a connecting hose 5. Control whether the hose and mask are functioning properly 6. Inhale the medicine according to medical instructions and put it in the nebulizer mask tube 7. Place the mask according to the client's face 8. Administer oxygen according to medical indications 9. Evaluate the client's response (breathing pattern) 10. Tidy up the patient 11. Wash your hands