Nebulizer Machine

Nebulizer

What is Nebulizer Machine?

There is no reason to panic with nebulizers. A nebulizer machine is used to deliver oxygen and medicine to the airways and lungs. "If you have a lung infection or you need to give medicine, it is given through a nebulizer. It works faster." Through this the medicated vapor enters the lungs through the nose. As a result, this nebulizer machine works to deliver medicine quickly if there is an infection in the lungs of a child or an adult.

How does Nebulizer Machine work?

Nebulizer machines have a compressor. An air pipe is attached to it. And his mouth has a place to administer medicine and a mask-like mouthpiece for breathing. When the medicine container is filled with medicine and the compressor is turned on, the air comes through the air pipe and delivers it to the nose as a vapor. And through the nose it reaches the trachea.

Treatment is started with three types of drugs, bronchodilator, steroid and preventive through a nebulizer machine.' It is used to keep airways clear. Medicines, sterilized water and oxygen together create a vapor. It reaches the lungs through a nebulizer machine. As a result, the nebulizer machine starts working in much less time than the time it takes to start working by taking medicine. Accelerates treatment. Saline water is also given as a vapor through it.

Many times the patient falls asleep after taking the nebulizer. There is no reason to fear it. If breathing is normal, the patient feels healthy. He sleeps because he gets relief after long fatigue due to shortness of breath.

However, the type of medicine that is given in a nebulizer. Also check if your child or patient is allergic to it. If the heart rate increases while taking the nebulizer, tell the nurse or doctor immediately. If the child is small, it should be taken care if he is getting very irritated. If there is an opportunity to measure the heartbeat, keep an eye on that too.

How to clean Nebulizer Machine?

Nebulizers are usually provided in hospitals. You can buy it and use it at home. In that case, regular cleaning is essential. Dip the nebulizer medicine container, mouthpiece in a bowl of soapy water after each use. Then hold it under tap water and wash it thoroughly. Place it on a clean dry cloth and air dry. Clean the air pipe and compressor with a wet cloth or sanitizer. Do not clean these two things directly with water.

Nebulizer can take the inhaler in the future?

Many people may have this question. But inhaler is not necessary in all cases. Perhaps a nebulizer was used to administer medicine once there was a lung infection. Doctors do not prescribe inhalers if there is any breathing problem after recovery. However, if there is a tendency for asthma or shortness of breath, the doctor will see the patient and decide whether he needs a nebulizer or not.

You can buy a nebulizer and keep it at home. Can also be used in emergencies. But if the doctor's advice is not taken, there may be a risk of life. There are various courses of taking nebulizer. It can be taken multiple times a day as needed. Doctor's advice is very important.

When to use a nebulizer machine

Nebulizer Machine is a well-known device for applying medicine to the lungs of asthma and respiratory patients. With this device, the liquid medicine is compressed and converted into a spray or aerosol with air or oxygen, which easily enters the airways and alveoli of the lungs with breathing and relieves breathing problems.

A nebulizer is not a medicine, it is a special type of breathing device or device used for various lung problems like asthma, asthma, breathing problems, cystic fibrosis etc. However, if the correct use is not known, the medicine is not applied properly and if there is a mistake in the application of the medicine, there will be doubts about curing the disease. And most people can't even take proper care of it.

Regular use of a nebulizer is not a permanent solution. It only temporarily solves the patient's breathing problem. If the breathing problem does not subside after using it more than twice, it should be taken to the hospital.

Many go to the doctor and give nebulizer if necessary. Some people bring nebulizer machine at home. There are three types of nebulizers available. Jet, ultrasound and mesh nebulizers. Among them, jet nebulizer is the most widely used method in Bangladesh. Asthma, long-term shortness of breath and other respiratory diseases require a nebulizer. In some of its parts, the liquid medicine is sprayed into the body through a plastic tube.

Dosage in nebulizer

The patient should be kept in a comfortable supine position while nebulizing. The different parts of the nebulizer should be mixed together with 23 ml of water, 5-1 salbutamol and, if necessary, 5 ml of ipratrosium solution. Switch on the power and put the mask on the patient's mouth and take slow and long breaths. 3-6 ml of liquid is nebulized over 5/10 minutes.

Rules of use of Nebulizer Machine

Wash your hands with soap before and after using the nebulizer. After use nebulizer compressor, tube, mask and nebulizer should be separated. Mouthpiece and nebulizer should be soaked in hot water for 30 seconds, washed and dried. Tubes and compressors cannot be cleaned from the inside, so the outside must be cleaned. The mask should be changed every six months. The filter should be replaced as soon as it becomes dirty.

Nebulizers may sometimes require oxygen. Due to its use, potassium supplements may be required as potassium levels decrease. So caution and awareness is essential in using nebulizer.