Use Inhaler Correctly | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a person using an inhaler?

Yes

Does the inhaler have a cover?

Yes

Does the inhaler use a spacer?

Yes

Does the inhaler require priming before use?

Yes

Does the inhaler use an air vent?

Yes

Does the inhaler make use of a powder or propellant?

Yes

Does the patient have problems with incoordination and/or confusion?

Yes

Does the patient have weakness of the inspiratory muscles?

Yes

Does the patient tend to breath through the nose?

Yes

Select an appropriate answer for the type of inhaler trigger

Delivery trigger

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of sources for potential problems in the use of the inhaler

Number of potential patient related problems in use of the inhaler

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Other Testing
- Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI)

Therapy

Pharmacogenetics
- Score of Ruscin and Semla for Evaluating a Patient's Ability to Perform Tasks Associated with Taking Tablets or Pills
- Subscore for Additional Directions of the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI)
Drug Interactions
- Score of Ruscin and Semla for Evaluating a Patient's Ability to Perform Tasks Associated with Taking Tablets or Pills
- Subscore for Additional Directions of the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI)
Dosage Calculations
Dosage Adjustments

Monitoring

Drug Levels
- Dosage Forms Subscore of the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI)
- Dosing Frequency Subscore of the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI)
Overdose And Reversal
- Dosing Frequency Subscore of the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI)

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Patient Assessment and Instruction in Use of Inhaler

Purpose: To identify possible problem areas in the use of an inhaler and to orient a patient to good technique for optimum drug delivery.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10