Respiratory Therapy Devices

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High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC): Precautions

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Risk of mucosal dryness and barotrauma; requires trained staff

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Venturi Mask: Nursing Considerations

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Accurate FiO2 delivery, color-coded valves for selection

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Non-Rebreather Mask: Therapeutic Indication

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Severe hypoxemia, emergencies

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Incentive Spirometry

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Encourages deep breathing to reopen alveoli. Used for atelectasis and post-op lung expansion.

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Breathing Exercises (Pursed-Lip, Diaphragmatic)

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Slows respiratory rate and improves oxygen exchange. Beneficial for COPD, asthma, and anxiety-induced dyspnea.

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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Combines exercise, education, and support. Used for COPD and interstitial lung disease.

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Nursing Consideration for Chest Physiotherapy

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Combine with postural drainage and suctioning if needed.

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Category: Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)

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Indication: Heart failure, angina Mechanism: Vasodilation to reduce preload and myocardial oxygen demand Nursing Considerations: Monitor BP, assess for headache Precautions: Avoid with hypotension or PDE-5 inhibitors Expected Findings: ↓ Chest pain, ↑ oxygenation, stable BP

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Mechanism of Diuretics

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Removes excess fluid to reduce lung congestion

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Mechanism of Mucolytics

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Breaks down mucus to ease clearance