Inhaler Technique
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Pan Mersey APC
www.panmerseyapc.nhs.ukCheck inhaler technique at every opportunity Inhaler device is more important than drug choice. Please try to consider device continuity when prescribing different inhalers. Any inhalers that are on the Pan Mersey formulary can be prescribed. NICE COPD Guidelines 2019 suggest ipratropium bromide (SAMA) as an option instead of a SABA
Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2021/22
www.nhsbsa.nhs.ukRespiratory • Ensuring people with asthma have personalised asthma action plans in place and promoting spacer device use in children prescribed pressurised metered dose inhalers; • Inhaler technique checks, as part of catch-up NMS, for patients who were prescribed an inhaler for the first time or changed to a new
AsthmA & COPD meDiCAtiOns ALLERGIC RHINITIS …
d8z57tiamduo7.cloudfront.netINHALER TECHNIqUE How-to videos, patient and practitioner information nationalasthma.org.au Inhalers/MDIs should be used with a compatible spacer This chart was developed independently by the National Asthma Council Australia with support from Mylan Health, Chiesi Australia, GSK Australia & AstraZeneca Australia
GINA DIFFICULT-TO-TREAT & SEVERE ASTHMA
ginasthma.orgmodifiable factors such as incorrect inhaler technique, poor adherence, smoking or comorbidities, or because the diagnosis is incorrect. Severe asthma. 1. is a subset of difficult-to-treat asthma (Box 1). It means asthma that is uncontrolled despite adherence with maximal optimized therapy and
Quick Reference Charts for the Classification and Stepwise ...
www.med.umich.eduBefore stepping up, review adherence to medicati on, inhaler technique, environmental control, and comorbid conditions. If an alternative treatm ent option was used in a step, discontinue and use the preferred treatment for that step. Reevaluate the level of asthma control in 2–6 weeks and adjust therapy accordingly. Recommended treatment actions
COPD MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL - Stanford Medicine
med.stanford.eduReview inhaler/spacer technique; have patient demonstrate technique Health Maintenance Spirometry should be performed annually on all COPD patients. Spirometry is needed to make a firm diagnosis of COPD and helps stage COPD severity. Can be used to guide treatment steps.
how to use a Metered-Dose Inhaler
www.nhlbi.nih.govTake off cap. Shake the inhaler. Prime (spray or pump) the inhaler as If you use a spacer or valved holding chamber (VHC), remove the cap Stand up or sit up straight. Take a deep breath in. Tilt head back slightly and blow out completely Place the mouthpiece of the inhaler or spacer/VHC in your mouth and As you start to breathe in, press down irmly on the top of the …
How to use a nasal spray - patient information
www.uhs.nhs.ukUsing the correct nasal spray technique will help the medication work more effectively. You will also reduce your risk of side effects, such as: • nose bleeds • irritation • soreness Technique Nasal sprays will vary in shape and size, but the technique remains the same. Please follow the instructions below. Before first use
The One Minute Preceptor: 5 Microskills for One-On-One ...
www.gvsu.eduindividual teaching technique or tool, but when combined they form one integrated strategy for instruction in the health care setting. Table 1: The One-Minute Preceptor Method 1. Get a Commitment 2. Probe for Supporting Evidence 3. Reinforce What Was Done Well 4. Give Guidance About Errors and Omissions 5. Teach a General Principle 6. Conclusion