Nebulizer therapy is used to a liquefy and remove retained Respiratory secretions from the respiratory tract. to improve individual Health condition
What is Nebulizer
Definition of Nebulizer
A nebulizer is a Medical device that converts liquid medicine into a stable aerosol or drug particles.
Most aerosol medications is used for bronchodilating effects and are administered for respiratory disorders
Can I use it at Home?
Yes, you can use it as your physician prescribed
Purpose of Nebulizer Machine.
- To relieve respiratory insufficiency due to bronchospasm
- Maintain Normal Respiratory Function To keep the airway open,
- To correct the underlying respiratory disorders responsible for bronchospasm.
- To liquefy and remove retained thick secretion of the lower respiratory tract.
- To reduce inflammatory and allergic responses of the upper respiratory tract.
- To correct the humidification deficit resulting from inspired air passing the airway during the use of mechanical ventilation in critically ill and post–surgical patients.
Types of Nebulizer Available
- jet nebulizer
- Ultrasonic nebulizer,
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Types of medications used in Nebulization :
Normal Saline
Asthalin
Budecort
Dobutamine etc.
Ultrasonic Nebulizer
Equipment required for Nebulization Therapy
- Ultrasonic neblizer (1)
- Circulating set- up (1)
- Sterile water
- Mouthpiece or oxygen mask (1)
- Prescribed medication
- Sputum cup, if available (1)
- Tissue paper
- Water,
- Lip cream as required.
Before the Nebulization Procedure, you must follow this
| Care Action | Rationale |
| 1. Check the medication order against the original Physician’s order | – To ensure that you give the correct medication to the correct Client |
| 2. Perform hand hygiene and wear personal protective equipment | – To prevent the spread of Cross infection |
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3. Prepare the medication as for doctor’s orders. The following are the five rights of medication administration a. Right drug b. Right dose c. Right route d. Right time e. Right client |
– Strictly observe and practice safety precautions to decrease the possibility of a medication error |
| 4. Explain to the Client and parents what you are going to do | – Providing explanations fosters the Client attenders, parents and all ayes a anxiety |
| 5. Assist the perons to make a comfortable position in sitting or semi-Fowler position | – Upright position can help expand the chest |
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6. Setting up the nebulizer: a) Plug the cord into an electrical outlet b)Fill the nebulizer cup with the ordered amount of medication c) Turn on the nebulizer at the prescribed time |
– To ensure that you give the correct amount of medication |
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7. Instruct the client during nebulizer: a) Instruct the client to close the lips around the mouthpiece and to breathe through the mouth |
– If the Client is using a mask, He/she may breathe normally |
| b) Instruct the Client to continue the treatment until he/ she can no longer see a mist on exhalation from the opposite end of the mouthpiece or event holes in the mask | -To ensure that He or She inhales the entire dose |
| c) Encourage the patient to cough and expectorate any secretions loosed during the treatment | |
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8. Care after procedure : After the nebulizer finished, a) Turn off the nebulizer and remove the cord from the electrical outlet. |
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b) Instruct the patient to gargle and wipe the face with a towel or Tissue paper Apply lip cream if needed. |
-Gargling cleans the mouth. When steroids remain inside the mouth, infection of fungus may occur. -Applying lip cream provides moisture on lips. |
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c) Soak the nebulizer cup and mouthpiece or oxygen mask in warm Antiseptic Solution (salvon) water for an hour. Disinfect the neblizer with an Alcohol swab. |
-To avoid contamination |
| d) Dry it after each use | – TO prepare for the next procedure |
| e) Replace equipment used properly and discard dirt | – To prepare for the next produce and prevent the spread of infection |
| 9. Perform hand hygiene. Wash | – To prevent the spread of cross infection |
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10. Document the Procedure date time, type and dose of medication and response. Sign the documentation |
-Documentation provides continuity of care and prevents medication errors – Giving signature maintains professional accountability |
| 11. Report any finding to Physician | – To provide continuity of care |