Lecture 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are nebulisers?
A
The drug contained in a sterilised aqueous solution
2
Q
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
3
Q
Define a pneumatic neubuliser
A
Generates aerosol using compressed air
4
Q
What are the components of a pneumonic nebuliser?
A
Unit doses, composer, tubing, patient interference, valves/holding chamber
5
Q
Name some modern nebulisers
A
eflow, I-nab, aeroneb, micro-air