Metered dose inhaler with spacer

Self Explanatory.

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Metered Dose Inhaler With
Spacer

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MDI Components
Metered dose
Salbutamol
Inhaler with Cap

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Why use a Spacer?
Allows particles to remain concentrated
and “respirable” (1-5 micron range) to be
delivered
What does respirable mean?

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How Does It Work?
Shake
• mixes propellant and medication
Waste
•1st Dose –contains < 100 mcg
Insertinto Spacer
•Using a spacerallows the droplets
to stay “respirable”
Hold
•To patients mouth/face
Deliver Dose
•Push aerosol container
SWISH

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Various Types of Spacers