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- Aerosol Therapy
- Deposits medication directly into the airway
- Useful in avoiding systemic side effects
- Nebulized with oxygen
- Handheld nebulizers discharge a medicated mist into a small plastic mask, which the child holds over the nose and mouth.
- Metered-dose inhalers
- Self-contained, handheld device that allows for intermittent delivery of a specified amount of medication.
- To avoid particle deposition in the nose and pharynx, the child is instructed to take slow, deep breaths through an open mouth during the treatment.
- For home use, an air compressor is necessary to force air through the liquid medication to form the aerosol.
- Compact, portable units can be obtained from health equipment companies
- Assessment of breath sounds and work of breathing should be done before and after treatments
- Aerosol Therapy
Aspirin overdose
Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve mild to moderate aches and pains, swelling, and fever. Aspirin overdose occurs when someone accidentally
