Presented by-

Ms. P . S . Shruti
M . Sc. Nursing 1st year .
“Process of dispersing liquid medication into
microscopic particles and delivering into lungs as
Patient inhales”
Annamma Jacob.
 Respiratory tract consist of nose , pharynx, larynx, trachea,
bronchi and lungs.

lined with ciliated mucous membrane.

Interchange of gases takes place in the walled permeable

alveoli.

The RBCs carry oxygen to the tissue of the body.

Medulla is the respiratory center which maintain the rythmical

respiration.
Anatomy of lungs.
 Nasal catheter and face mask are sterilized by chemicals.

Hand washing . (nurse/ patient)

Nurse should not come to close to patient face to avoid

droplet infection.

Provide sputum mug to the patient .

 Durgs that act upon the mucous membrane.

The opiates deprss the respiratory centre and slows the

respiration.

Expectorants, demulcents and antiseptics ac on the mucous

Membrane.
 Assure and make the patient comfortable when anxious.

Explain the procedure to the patient, so that he can

inhale the fumes properly.

Visit the patient often to know the progress.

 Answer few
question’s ?

•Respiratory tract consist of……, …….., ……..,

trachea, bronchi and lungs.

•Amount of tidal volume……..

•Hand washing can reduce ……….

•Drugs act upon the …………..

To administer medication .

To increase vital capacity .

To relieve dyspnea.

To aid absorption of oxygen.

To provide antiseptic effect on upper respiratory tract .

Mask with tubing's.
Sputum cup

Kidney tray

Bowl with swab

 Identify the patient .
Monitor heart rate before and after the treatment for patient
using bronchodilator.
Explain the procedure.

 provide a comfortable position.

Add the prescribed amount of medication and saline water /

Normal saline 1:3 ratio .

Place the mask on patients face to cover his mouth and nose

Inhale deeply through mouth , hold breath and exhale.

Observe expansion of chest.

Instruct to breath slowly and deeply until all the medication is

nebulized
On completion tell the patient to cough after taking
several breath.

 check for any adverse reaction .

Recording .

Clear the articles .

 Identify the patient comes under ---------------- phase .

 Provide a comfortable position ---------------------- phase.

Recording ------------------------ phase.

-------------------- is the ratio for nebulization therapy.