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Common Respiratory Therapy Drugs. How Administered Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN) (2:45-3:45)Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN) Breathe medicated mist over several.

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1 Common Respiratory Therapy Drugs

2 How Administered Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN) (2:45-3:45)Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN) Breathe medicated mist over several breath cycles Dosages are larger, some medicine is wasted on exhale Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Inhale medicated mist in one large puff Hold deeply in lungs for 5-10 seconds, before exhale Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) Inhale dry medicated powder in one large puff Powder combines with moisture in lungs

3 Bronchodilators Source: http://www.healthcentral.com/asthma/19375-146.html Relax the smooth muscles that line the airways Short term bronchodilators used as needed to treat asthma attacks Long term bronchodilators used daily w/ corticosteroids for prevention

4 Albuterol Purpose: Bronchodilator Brands: Proventil, Ventolin, Proventil HFA How supplied: SVN: 0.5 mL, 0.5% strength MDI: 2 puffs, 90 micrograms/puff DPI: 1 capsule, 200 mcg/cap

5 Salmeterol Xinafoate Purpose: Bronchodilator Brands: Serevent How supplied: MDI: 2 puffs, 21 mcg/puff DPI: 50 mcg/blister (capsule)

6 Levabuterol Purpose: Bronchodilator Brands: Xopenex How supplied: SVN: 0.63mg / 3 mL or 1.25 mg / 3mL

7 Ipratropium Bromide Purpose: Bronchodilator Brands: Atrovent How supplied: SVN: 2.5 mL, 0.02% strength MDI: 2 puffs, 18 mcg/puff

8 Ipratropium and Albuterol Purpose: Bronchodilator Brands: Combivent, Duoneb How supplied: SVN: 0.5 mg and 3 mg, in 3 mL volume MDI: 2 puffs, 18 mcg and 90 mcg

9 Corticosteroids Source: http://www.clivir.com/lessons/show/asthmatic- bronchitis-symptoms-and-treatment-is-it-contagious.html Control the swelling and mucus that clog airways Used daily for long- term prevention Will not stop an asthma attack, once begun

10 Triamcinolone Acetonide Purpose: Corticosteroid Brands: Azmazcort How supplied: MDI: 2 puffs, 100 mcg per puff

11 Budesonide Purpose: Corticosteroid Brands: Pulmicort Turbihaler, Pulmicort Respules How supplied: SVN: 0.25 mg in 2 mL – 0.5 mg in 2 mL DPI: 200 mcg/dose, 1-4 doses (up to 800 mcg)

12 Fluticasone Propionate Purpose: Corticosteroid Brands: Flovent How supplied: MDI: 2 puffs with 44, 110, or 220 mg/puff

13 References Respiratory Care: SVN checkoff. Video. Available <http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=28D_1dz29ks>. Video: Using a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer. Available. © 1998-2011 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). April 4, 2009. Video: How to use a single-dose dry powder inhaler. Available. © 1998-2011 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Aug 13, 2009. Asthmatic bronchiole and normal bronchiole. Image. Available. May 21, 2009. Bronchodilators. Available <http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/ Bronchodilators>. Copyright Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health, 2002. Bronchodilators and Asthma. Available <http://www.webmd.com/asthma/ guide/asthma_inhalers_bronchodilators>. ©2005-2011 WebMD, LLC. Inhaled Corticosteroids. Available <http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/ asthma/inhaled.pdf>. NYC Health.


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