Site Map	Instruct on the use of an Inhaler

• Introduce yourself and check the patient's identity
• Establish rapport with patient
• Explain the importance of technique and ensures understanding
• Check patients understanding of asthma and the role of inhalers
• Show patient how to shake inhaler
• Ask patient to breath out fully before using inhaler
• Show patient how to co-ordinate inhaler action while breathing in
• Instruct the patient to hold their breath for 10 seconds after inhalation
• Explain to repeat after one minute (time to refill aerosol chamber)
• Indicate how often to use inhaler
• Use appropriate language
• Check patient has understood the procedure
• Encourage patient's questions and deal with them appropriately
• Acknowledge patient concerns

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