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    The document provides instructions for using an inhaler both with and without a spacer in 7 steps. It describes shaking the inhaler, inserting it into the mouth and breathing in slowly while pressing down on the inhaler, holding the breath for 5-10 seconds, and waiting a minute between doses if more medicine is needed. The steps are illustrated with images and copyright information is provided.

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    The document provides instructions for using an inhaler both with and without a spacer in 7 steps. It describes shaking the inhaler, inserting it into the mouth and breathing in slowly while pressing down on the inhaler, holding the breath for 5-10 seconds, and waiting a minute between doses if more medicine is needed. The steps are illustrated with images and copyright information is provided.

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    AFA8e Skill PPT CH17

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    The document provides instructions for using an inhaler both with and without a spacer in 7 steps. It describes shaking the inhaler, inserting it into the mouth and breathing in slowly while pressing down on the inhaler, holding the breath for 5-10 seconds, and waiting a minute between doses if more medicine is needed. The steps are illustrated with images and copyright information is provided.

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    CHAPTER 17 SKILL DRILL

    Sudden Illness

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Skill Drill 17-1 Using an Inhaler Without a Spacer (1 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 1 Take the cap off the inhaler and make Step 2 Shake the inhaler 10 to 15 times.
    sure the mouthpiece and spray hole are clean. © Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.


    Skill Drill 17-1 Using an Inhaler Without a Spacer (2 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 3 Without the inhaler, ask the person to Step 4 Have the person hold the inhaler upright
    take a deep breath in and then breathe out and between their index finger and thumb.
    all the way. © Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.


    Skill Drill 17-1 Using an Inhaler Without a Spacer (3 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 5 Have the person put the mouthpiece of Step 6 Have the person start breathing in
    the inhaler in their mouth, above their tongue slowly, then press down on the inhaler once
    and between their teeth, and then close their while breathing in all the air they can. Then tell
    lips around the inhaler. them to hold their breath for 5 to 10 seconds,
    © Jones & Bartlett Learning. with their mouth closed.
    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.
    Skill Drill 17-1 Using an Inhaler Without a Spacer (4 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 7 Once the 5 to 10 seconds are up, tell the
    person to open their mouth and breathe out slowly.
    If the person needs another dose of medicine, wait
    1 minute before repeating these steps.

    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.


    Skill Drill 17-2 Using an Inhaler With a Spacer (1 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 1 Take the cap off the inhaler and inspect Step 2 Shake the inhaler 10 to 15 times.
    the mouthpiece to ensure that it is clean © Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.


    Skill Drill 17-2 Using an Inhaler With a Spacer (2 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 3 Insert the inhaler mouthpiece into the Step 4 Have the person hold the inhaler and
    end of the spacer. spacer between their index finger and thumb.
    © Jones & Bartlett Learning. Then, without the inhaler, ask the person to
    take a deep breath in and breathe out all the
    way.
    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.
    Skill Drill 17-2 Using an Inhaler With a Spacer (3 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 5 Have the person put the mouthpiece of Step 6 Have the person tip their head back
    the spacer in their mouth, above their tongue, slightly toward the ceiling, and press the top of
    and then close their lips around the spacer. the inhaler to spray one dose of medicine. Tell
    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.
    the person to slowly breathe in all the air they
    can and hold for 5 to 10 seconds, with their
    mouth closed.
    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.
    Skill Drill 17-2 Using an Inhaler With a Spacer (4 of 4)

    Copyright © 2021 by Public Safety Group, A Division of Jones & Bartlett Learning. www.psglearning.com.
    Step 7 Once the 5 to 10 seconds are up, tell the
    person to open their mouth, move the inhaler
    away from their mouth, and breathe out slowly. If
    the person needs another dose of medicine, wait
    1 minute before repeating these steps.
    © Jones & Bartlett Learning.

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