PERFORMING

NEBULIZER
THERAPY
U.N. HANIA SABEEH MOHAMMED
JEBLA UNIVERCITY
 PERFORMING NEBULIZER
THERAPY
Definition :-
Nebulizer Therapy Is To Liquefy & Remove
Retained Secretion From The Respiratory Tract , A
Nebulizer Is Advice That A Stable Aerosol Of Fluid
& / Or Drug Particles.
Most Aerosol Med. Have Bronchodilating Effects &
Are Administered By Respiratory Therapy
Personnel.
 PURPOSE
1) To Relieve Respiratory Insufficiency Due To
Bronchospasm .
2) To Correct The Underlying Respiratory Disorders
Responsible For Bronchospasm.
3) To Liquefy & Remove Retained Thick Secretion From
The Lower Respiratory Tract.
4) To Reduce Inflammatory & Allergic Responses The
Upper Respiratory Tract .
5) To Correct Humidity Deficit Resulting From Inspired Air
By Passing The Airway During The Use Of Mechanical
Ventilation In Critically &Post Surgical Patient.
TYPES OF NEBULIZER
 Inhaler Or Meterd – Dose Nebulizer.
 Jet Nebulizer.

 Ultrasonic Nebulizer.

Nursing Alert.
 Teach The Client How To Use Personal Device.

 Avoid Treatment Immediately Befor & After

Meals
 INHALER

EQUIPMWNT REQUIRED :-
 CLIENTS CHART & KARDEX.
 INHALER
 TISSUE PAPER
 WATER , LIP CREAM AS REQUIRED
 Procedure
 Perform hand hygiene
 Prepare the med. Following the five rights of med. Administration.( right drug,,

right dose,, right route,, right time ,, right client .

 Explain to the client what you are going to do .

 Assist the client to make confortable position in sitting position or semi fowler

position.
 Shake the inhaler well immediately prior to use.

 Spray once into the air .

 Instruction to the client :-

,, instruct the client to take deep breath & exhale completely through the nose.
,, the client should grip the mouthpiece with the lips push down on the bottle &
inhale as slowly and deeply as possible through the mouth.
,, instruct the client to hold his/her breath for adult 10 sec. and then to slowly
exhale with pursed lips.
 Repeat the above steps for each ordered “ puffs”
waiting 5-10 sec. or prescribed between puffs.
 Instruct the client to gargle and wipe the face if needed
 Replace equipment's used properly
 Perform hand hygiene .
 Document the date , time , amount of puffs , and
response .
Thank
you