Lecture 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What are nebulisers?

A

The drug contained in a sterilised aqueous solution

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2
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What is the issues with nebulisers?

A

Up to 2/3 left in the device and up to another 2/3 lost during expiration, many particles too large or too small

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3
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Define a pneumatic neubuliser

A

Generates aerosol using compressed air

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4
Q

What are the components of a pneumonic nebuliser?

A

Unit doses, composer, tubing, patient interference, valves/holding chamber

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5
Q

Name some modern nebulisers

A

eflow, I-nab, aeroneb, micro-air

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