Patient was educated that risk factors for hypoxia include various conditions that can set grounds for onset of hypoxic symptoms. Some of the conditions leading to hypoxia are as follows: High altitude Partial pressure of oxygen is the force maintaining oxygen bound to hemoglobin and it is only the oxygen bound to hemoglobin that is picked up by tissues. At high altitudes, partial pressures are low and so, oxygen binding to hemoglobin also is low. [...]
Patient was educated on hypoxia as follows: Hypoxia is a term used to indicate low oxygen levels in your tissues. Oxygen is a very important nutrient for vital organs, with some organs such as brain and heart muscle being extremely dependent on the availability of oxygen. Low oxygen levels in the tissues will lead to adverse effects in the functioning of the vital organs in a very short time. Hypoxia can result from any reason [...]
Patient was educated on the precautions to be exercised while using a diskus as follows: Do not use a spacer with the diskus, as spacers cannot help powder form of the inhaler. Do not wet or wash the diskus and the mouthpiece. Always, maintain them dry. After loading the medication ready to inhale, one important precaution regarding using a diskus is to not drop the diskus or change the position of the diskus or breathe [...]
Patient was educated on how to use diskus inhaler as follows: A diskus dispenses dry inhaler powder, in contrast to the aerosol inhaler. Make sure the diskus and mouthpiece are clean before use every time. Use a dry cloth to wipe the diskus clean before use. Do not wet or wash the diskus and the mouthpiece. Always, maintain them dry. Hold the diskus in one hand and using the other hand, push the thumb grip [...]
Patient was educated on the pursed lip breathing procedure as follows: Breathe in or inhale slowly through your nose at a normal steady rate and depth. Inhale for a count of five. Experience your chest wall rise and lungs fill with air during the inhalation process. Purse your lips together as if you going to whistle or blow the candles on a cake. Breathe out or exhale slowly and gently through your mouth, via pursed [...]