Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler

Question 1

What is the inhaler used for?

Answer 1

For patients with respiratory distress from asthma

Question 2

What is the criteria for administering the medication?

Answer 2

The medication is prescribed by a physician, is prescribed for the patient, the patient meets the indication for administration, and no contraindications are present for administration

Question 3

What are the indications for using the inhaler?

Answer 3

If the patient has shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and difficulty speaking

Question 4

What are the contraindications of using the inhaler?

Answer 4

The patient has taken the maximum prescribed dose before EMS arrival or the patient is unable to follow directions or use the inhaler

Question 5

How do you administer the inhaler?

Answer 5

Remove mouthpiece cover, shake vigorously 5-6 times, place inhaler in the patient’s mouth and have them breathe in while you press the inhaler for 5-7 seconds. If a spacer is used, have patient breathe in and out 3-4 times with their mouth on the spacer.