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    Nebulization therapy involves using a nebulizer device to convert liquid medications into a mist that can be inhaled through a face mask or mouthpiece to treat respiratory conditions, with common medications administered this way including bronchodilators, steroids, and antibiotics to help open airways and reduce inflammation. The document outlines the process for nebulization treatment, including preparing the medication, using the nebulizer device, having the patient inhale the mist over 15 minutes, and cleaning the equipment after.

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    Nebulization therapy involves using a nebulizer device to convert liquid medications into a mist that can be inhaled through a face mask or mouthpiece to treat respiratory conditions, with common medications administered this way including bronchodilators, steroids, and antibiotics to help open airways and reduce inflammation. The document outlines the process for nebulization treatment, including preparing the medication, using the nebulizer device, having the patient inhale the mist over 15 minutes, and cleaning the equipment after.

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    Nebulization therapy involves using a nebulizer device to convert liquid medications into a mist that can be inhaled through a face mask or mouthpiece to treat respiratory conditions, with common medications administered this way including bronchodilators, steroids, and antibiotics to help open airways and reduce inflammation. The document outlines the process for nebulization treatment, including preparing the medication, using the nebulizer device, having the patient inhale the mist over 15 minutes, and cleaning the equipment after.

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    The key takeaways are that nebulization therapy utilizes a nebulizer to deliver medications to the lungs via mist inhalation and is used to treat various respiratory conditions.

    The purposes of nebulization therapy are to add moisture to oxygen delivery systems, hydrate thick mucus to prevent plugging, and administer various drugs to the airways.

    Medications that can be administered via nebulizer include bronchodilators, mucolytics, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, and saline solution.

    Process of medication

    administration via
    inhalation.

    NEBULIZATION
    THERAPY
    Presented by :
    ALMA CECILIA R. MALAZARTE
    NEBULIZATION
    THERAPY

    Utilizes a nebulizer which transports the


    medication to the lungs by means of mist
    inhalation.
    A nebulizer is a device that can convert a
    drug from a solution into an aerosol form
    by means of a compressor/ compressed
    gas source

    TWO TYPES OF NEBULIZER


    Creates a mist of drug particles that
    can be inhaled via a face mask or
    mouthpiece soothing the inflamed
    airways

    Bronchodilators are the most


    common nebulized drug but many
    others can be nebulized including
    steroids and antibiotics
    INDICATION
    Nebulization therapy is used to deliver medications along the
    respiratory tract and is indicated to various respiratory problems
    and diseases such as:
    • Broncho-spasms
    • Chest tightness
    • Excessive and thick mucus secretions
    • Respiratory congestions
    • Pneumonia
    Purposes:
    1. to add moisture to oxygen delivery system
    2. to hydrate thick mucus and prevent mucus plugging.
    3. to administer various drugs to the airways
    CONTRAINDICATIONS
    In some cases, nebulization is restricted or avoided due to possible
    untoward results or rather decreased effectiveness such as:

    • Patients with unstable and increased blood pressure

    • Individuals with cardiac irritability (may result to dysrhythmias)

    • Persons with increased pulses

    • Unconscious patients (inhalation may be done via mask but the


    therapeutic effect may be significantly low)
    COMPLICATIONS

    Possible effects and reactions after nebulization therapy


    are as follows:

    • Palpitations
    • Tremors
    • Tachycardia
    • Headache
    • Nausea
    • Broncho-spasms (too much ventilation may result or
    exacerbate Broncho-spasms)
    MEDICATIONS ADMINISTERED VIA NEBULIZER
    1. Bronchodilators
    ( salbutamol, ventolin)
    2. Mucolytics ( ambroxol)
    3. Anticholinergics
    ( ipratropium bromide)
    4. Corticosteroids (beclomethasone,
    budesonide)
    5. Saline solution (NSS)
    How to make 1 liter normal saline solution?

    Ingredients:
    2 teaspoons table Procedure :
    salt (Sodium 1. Boil water for ten minutes, let cool for one hour
    Chloride) 2. Then , boil for another ten minutes before mixing
    Measuring with salt.( Mix until salt is completely dissolved. )
    Teaspoon 3. Label container
    Clean jar or other
    container with a lid Normal saline solution can be stored at room
    temperature for three days in a closed container.
    1000 mL (4 cups) of
    warm tap water
    NEBULIZATION THERAPY
    Procedure:
    1. Check the doctor’s order.
    2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
    3. Prepare all equipment and bring to
    bedside.
    4. Wash hands. Screen , as necessary.
    5. Assist the patient to Fowler’s position
    ( or whichever he is comfortable with)
    6. Remove the nebulizer cup from the
    device and open it.

    7. Open the nebule, pour the contents into


    the cup.

    8. Screw back the top portion of the


    nebulizer cup and attach to the tubing
    then to the nebulizer.
    9. Turn on the nebulizer.
    10.INSTRUCT PATIENT TO
    INHALE SLOWLY
    THROUGH THE MOUTH .

    HOLD EACH BREATH FOR 5-


    10SECONDS , OR AS LONG
    AS POSSIBLE, BEFORE
    EXHALING.
    11. CONTINUE UNTIL ALL
    MEDICATION IN THE
    NEBULIZER CUP HAS BEEN
    AEROLIZED 9 USUALLY ABOUT
    15 MINUTES)

    12. ONCE THE FINE MIST


    DECREASES IN AMOUNT,
    GENTLY FLICK THE SIDES

    13. TURN OFF THE NEBULIZER


    14. If desired , have the patient gargle after
    using the nebulizer.

    15. Put patient back to supine position.

    16. Do after care of equipment . DO HAND


    HYGIENE.

    17. Check oxygen saturation, if desired.

    17. DOCUMENT the procedure done,


    patient’s reaction, if any.
    1. NEBULIZATION SHOULD BE TAKEN 2-3 HOURS a.c.
    2. PERFORM ORAL HYGIENE AFTER TREATMENT.
    3. USE MOUTHWASH IF PERMITTED.
    4. WASH THE KIT WITH CEAN WATER AND DETERGENT AND
    AIR DRY TO PREVENT CLOGGING OF MEDICATIONS

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