How to use the AeroChamber inhaler
This video shows asthma sufferers how to use an aerochamber step by step. Streaming Well is a healthcare focused, award-winning video production company which operates in the US and Europe
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SPECIFICATIONS
- Carefully examine the product for damage, missing parts, or foreign objects. Remove any foreign objects prior to use. The product should be replaced IMMEDIATELY if there are any damaged or missing parts. If necessary, use the Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) alone until a replacement is obtained. If the patient’s symptoms worsen, please seek immediate medical attention.
- Remove cap from the MDI.
- Shake the MDI immediately before each use as per the instructions supplied with the MDI.
- Insert the MDI into the backpiece of the chamber.
- Apply mask to face and ensure an effective seal. The Flow-Vu® Inspiratory Flow Indicator (IFI) only moves if a good seal is created.
- Press the MDI at the beginning of a slow inhalation as the Flow-Vu® Inspiratory Flow Indicator moves toward the patient. Use the Flow-Vu® Inspiratory Flow Indicator to count breaths. Maintain seal for 5-6 breaths after the MDI is pressed. Administer 1 puff at a time.Follow instructions supplied with the MDI on how long to wait before repeating steps 3-6 as prescribed.
USER MANUAL
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Helpful Hints
Many medicines are available as inhaled treatments. Inhaled methods deliver medicine directly to the airway, which is helpful for lung diseases. The patient and healthcare provider can choose from a variety of delivery systems for inhaling medication.
The metered dose inhaler (MDI) consists of a pressurized canister of medicine in a plastic case with a mouthpiece. The AeroChamber® consists of a plastic tube with a mouthpiece, a valve to control mist delivery and a soft sealed end to hold the MDI. The holding chamber assists delivery of medicine to the small airways in the lungs. This increases the medicine’s effectiveness. Its portable size, efficiency and convenience make the MDI a desirable method for inhalation treatment.
How to Assemble the AeroChamber®
Remove the caps from the mouthpiece on the inhaler and on the AeroChamber®. Look for foreign objects in the AeroChamber®.
Put the inhaler mouthpiece into the wider rubber-sealed end of the AeroChamber®.
Shake the inhaler and AeroChamber®. This mixes the medication properly.
Taking an Inhaled Treatment
Gently breathe out.
Put the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth and close your lips around it.
Press the inhaler once. The medication will be delivered into the AeroChamber®.
Breathe in slowly and deeply over 3 – 5 seconds. If you breathe in too fast, the AeroChamber® may whistle.
Hold your breath for up to ten seconds. This allows the medication time to deposit in the airways.
Resume normal breathing.
Repeat steps 1 – 6 when more than one puff is prescribed.
Cleaning and Care for the Aerochamber®
Clean the AeroChamber® once a week or sooner if needed. Regular cleaning will prevent powder accumulation inside the AeroChamber®.
Remove the back rubber piece for the AeroChamber®. Note: If you have an AeroChamber Max you will also need to remove the mouthpiece attachment.
Soak the parts for 15 minutes in luke warm water with liquid detergent. Move gently in the water. Rinse in clean water.
– OR –
Place the Aerochamber® in the dishwasher on the top rack. The dishwasher water temperature should be less than 158 degrees.
Shake off excess water. Do not rub dry.
Air dry in a vertical position.
Replace the back rubber piece when the unit is completely dry and ready for use.
Note: The Aerochamber® should not be boiled or sterilized.
This information has been reviewed and approved by Ann Mullen, RN, CNS, MSN, AE-C (October 2014)
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