Administration of Drugs Using A Nebuliser

About this activity

A nebuliser is a device used to administer drugs via inhalation. This session describes how nebulisers work, the drugs that are suitable to be delivered by this route and some of the adverse effects associated with nebulised therapies. By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe why medicines may need to be administered by a nebuliser Describe the factors that determine how nebulised drugs are deposited in the respiratory tract Explain how a nebuliser works and compare it with an inhaler Identify examples of drugs that are commonly administered by nebulised solution Describe how to prepare a nebuliser for use Describe some of the adverse effects that may be associated with nebulised drugs