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Nebulization Therapy

Nebulization therapy involves using a nebulizer device to convert liquid medication into a mist that can be inhaled into the lungs. It is commonly used to treat respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. During treatment, the patient sits upright and breathes steadily through the nebulizer mouthpiece until all the medication is delivered. Nebulization effectively delivers medication directly to the lungs and is preferred when a large drug dose is needed or the patient cannot use other inhaler devices. Nurses implement nebulization therapy by preparing the equipment, administering the treatment, and monitoring the patient's response.

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Nebulization Therapy

Nebulization therapy involves using a nebulizer device to convert liquid medication into a mist that can be inhaled into the lungs. It is commonly used to treat respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. During treatment, the patient sits upright and breathes steadily through the nebulizer mouthpiece until all the medication is delivered. Nebulization effectively delivers medication directly to the lungs and is preferred when a large drug dose is needed or the patient cannot use other inhaler devices. Nurses implement nebulization therapy by preparing the equipment, administering the treatment, and monitoring the patient's response.

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Nebulization Therapy

Definition: Nebulization is the process by which a liquid medication is converted into a fine mist that can be inhaled. The device that is used to convert the liquid drug into aerosol droplets suitable for patients to inhale is known as a Nebulizer. Purpose: Nebulization is a common method of medicinal aerosol generation and it is largely used by adults and children all over the world, both for emergency treatment of acute respiratory illness and for long-term home treatment of airway diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. Nebulizer effectively delivers the medicine directly into the respiratory tract so that it can reach the lungs quickly and reverses the symptoms of wheezing, coughing, and other breathing difficulties. Method of inhalation with a nebulizer: The patient should be instructed to sit upright, take steady breaths (tidal breathing), and to not talk during the nebulization. Steady normal breathing interspersed with occasional deep breaths is likely to be optimal. It should be noted that the nasal passages effectively filter droplets delivered from the nebulizer. Hence, oral breathing is preferred over nasal breathing. Clinical indications: In acute attacks of asthma or COPD exacerbations, nebulization treatment is usually employed. Patients not able to or too sick or incapable of managing handheld inhalers. Drugs not available in handheld inhaler (e.g.: Arformoterol, N-Acetylcysteine) Need for a large drug dose. Patient preference: Many patients may prefer nebulization therapy over other inhaler devices. Practical convenience.

5. Places the nebulizer compressor on a table or on any stable surface. 6. Washes hands. IMPLEMENTATION: 1. Explains the procedure to the client. 2. Places the patient in a comfortable sitting or semifowlers position. 3. Attaches the plastic tubing to the air pump outlet of the nebulizer compressor, making sure other end tube is secured into hand-held nebulizer mouthpiece or mask. 4. Unscrews nebulizer cap and pours medication per doctors order. Reattaches cap by turning clockwise. 5. Plugs the nebulizer compressor unit to the electrical outlet and turns it ON to begin the treatment. 6. Instructs the patient to exhale. 7. Instructs the client to take deep breaths from the mouthpiece (inhale, hold breath briefly then exhale). 8. Observes expansion of the clients chest to ascertain deep-breathing. 9. Instructs client to breath slowly and deeply until all medication is nebulized. 10. Presses power switch OFF and unplugs the nebulizer compressor unit from the electrical outlet when treatment is finished. 11. Encourages client to cough after several deep breaths upon completion of treatment. 12. Disassembles nebulizer chamber by turning counter clockwise. 13. Cleans the component with warm water and detergent solution and rinses with clean tap water and air dry thoroughly. 14. Washes hands after the procedure. EVALUATION: Monitors the clients heart rate and response to the nebulization therapy.

Equipments needed: a. Air compressor / nebulizer unit b. Tubing c. Mouthpiece / face mask d. Nebule / medication as prescribed by physician e. Medication Card Procedure: ASSESSMENT: 1. Monitors the clients heart rate before the treatment when using bronchodilator drugs. PLANNING: 1. 2. 3. 4. Obtains clients medication card. Checks medication against physicians order. Prepares the necessary equipment. Checks that the tubing and all components are clean.

DOCUMENTATION: Records the medication used, clients respiratory rate and effort, heart rate pre and post treatment, and description of secretion.

Prepared by: Rene John G. Francisco BN4-A

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