Patient was educated on the process to use a spacer as follows: Shake the inhaler well before use (3-4 shakes) Remove the cap from your inhaler, and from your spacer, if it has one Put the inhaler into the spacer Always, check the expiration date on the inhaler before using it. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before every use. Take the cap off the mouthpiece of the inhaler Hold the inhaler between [...]
Patient was educated on the spacers as follows: Spacer is a long tube used to hold the aerosol medication released from the inhaler, until you can breathe it in. Spacer is also known as aerosol-holding device or add-on device and are used for aerosol medications and steroid inhalers. As the medication travels along the length of the tube, spacers slow the delivery of medication released from the inhalers. Delay in the delivery of the medication [...]
Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism as follows: Signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism depend on factors such as, the extent of the involvement of the lung with the clots, the size and number of clots formed. Smaller clots can even go unnoticed without producing any symptoms with the patient. But, larger clots or multiple clots formed can significantly affect the functional status of the individual with very pronounced symptoms. Signs [...]
Patient was educated on risk factors for pulmonary embolism as follows: Factors that increase the risk for pulmonary embolism comprise all the factors increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis such as Hypercoagulable states and individuals with clotting disorders. Fractures of the lower extremities with sedentary life style. Patients on hormonal treatment with estrogens and testosterone. Bedbound status during prolonged hospitalization or after any complicated surgery. Major ailments with serious limitations on activities and range [...]
Patient was educated on measures to prevent development of pulmonary embolism as follows: Regular exercising the lower extremities can prevent stagnation of blood in the lower extremities, which is a major contributor towards formation of DVT and PE. In situations of prolonged bedbound status, ask your doctor about recommendation for use of sequential compression device on your legs. These devices wrapped around the legs like sleeves and their alternative inflation and deflation with air can [...]