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A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening and nurses have a huge role to play in improving patient outcomes. This article discusses diagnosis, risk factors and preventive management
01 February, 2021 This article, the second in a two-part series on pulmonary administration of medicines, describes the procedure for teaching patients to use dry powder inhalers and the procedure for administering inhaled medicines using a nebuliser Abstract Inhaled medications are the mainstay of pharmacological treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. This second article in a two-part series describes the procedure for teaching patients to administer inhaled medicines using dry powder inhalers and the procedure for administering inhaled medicines using...
18 December, 2020 This article, the first in a two-part series on pulmonary administration of medicines, summarises the use of inhaled therapies and describes the procedure for teaching patients to use pressurised metered dose inhalers with and without a spacer Abstract Inhaled medications are the mainstay of pharmacological treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Correct inhaler technique and appropriate delivery devices are essential for optimal treatment. This first article in a two-part series provides an introduction to using inhaled therapies and...