What constitutes good nebulization practice?

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Good Nebulization Practice

Good nebulization practice requires standardizing equipment parameters, proper patient positioning and breathing technique, systematic assessment of clinical response, and rigorous cleaning protocols to optimize drug delivery while minimizing infection risk and adverse effects.

Equipment Selection and Standardization

Nebulizer System Components

  • Use a gas flow rate of 6-8 L/min to generate particles of 2-5 μm diameter for optimal small airway deposition 1
  • Select compressor-driven systems over oxygen-driven systems for routine use, as compressors are more accurate and cheaper to run 1
  • Match nebulizer systems to specific drugs: For antib

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