A metered dose inhaler, or MDI, is a medical device that helps deliver asthma medicine. It consists of a small aerosol cylinder in a plastic holder that must be pressed from the top to release the medicine. The MDI ensures that the right amount or dosage of medicine is dispensed every time. To be effective, the aerosol medicine propelled into the mouth by the MDI must be inhaled into the windpipe and the lungs by the patient.
Monthly Archives September 2014
It turns out that some of the things Mom may have told you about wound care may not be exactly correct. Properly caring for wounds keeps them clean and infection-free while speeding up the healing process. Read through these wound care beliefs and see if you can determine which is true or false.
It can be frustrating to miss part of a movie or play in order to deal with urinary incontinence. It’s an unwelcome distraction to worry about urine leakage during a party, your child’s graduation or a dinner out. Finding the nearest restroom and getting through a big crowd in an unfamiliar building can be nerve-wracking too, but you can avoid all this. Use these planning tips to make your next social outing with friends much more enjoyable:
If you, or someone you care for, has an indwelling urinary catheter, also known as a Foley catheter, you will need to follow a few simple steps to maintain your health. A Foley catheter is inserted into your bladder to drain urine. The device consists of sterile tubing with a tiny balloon at the end. After insertion, the balloon is filled with liquid to keep the catheter in place. While the urinary catheter is in place, be sure to follow these tips:
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