Inhaler Use - Peak flow measurement Flashcards
1
Q
What is a preventer inhale?
A
steroid
anti-inflammatory response
2
Q
What type of inhaler is used to decrease global warming?
A
powder inhaler
3
Q
How to use inhaler
A
wrap lips around inhaler
creates own aerosol
patient breathes in after pushing down top
4
Q
How to measure and plot peak flow?
A
- red arrow down to zero
- lips wrapped around device
- blow, NOT spit ( spit makes reading higher)
- note down reading
- repeat
5
Q
positive diagnosis of asthma
A
The following peak flow parameters support a diagnosis of asthma: Diurnal variation in peak expiratory flow of more than 20% (or, with twice-daily readings, of more than 10% at each reading)
6
Q
asthma action plan
A
specific peak flow numbers
how to deal with each TYPE of attack
mild/ moderate/ severe