title: Postoperative administration of aerosolized medications: Part II--The techniques.
abstract: Based on the content of this article, the reader should be able to: (1) verbalize the standard steps for proper aerosol administration for both small-volume jet nebulizers and metered dose inhalers in the nonintubated patient; (2) describe what type and volume of diluent to add to medication used in small-volume jet nebulization; (3) discuss considerations for using a particular carrier gas for small-volume jet nebulization; (4) describe proper techniques for administration of aerosolized medications to intubated patients; and (5) establish criteria pertinent to the evaluation of treatment efficacy.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Marley
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mullineaux
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000451:nursing; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols