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Incentive Spirometry Teaching

Teaching patients to use an incentive spirometer.

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Purpose

Prevents postoperative atelectasis and pneumonia by encouraging deep breathing.

Equipment Needed

  • 1
    Spirometer
  • 2
    Mouthpiece
  • 3
    Tissues
  • 4
    Pulse oximeter

Step-by-Step Procedure

1
Assess
2
Position
3
Demonstrate
4
Coach
5
Assess
6
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Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 10 breaths per hour.
  • If dizzy, rest.

Safety Tips

  • ⚠ Inhale slowly.
  • ⚠ Hold 3-5 sec.

Nursing Considerations

  • • Inhale slowly, not rapidly.
  • • Hold 3-5 sec at target.
  • • Every hour while awake.
  • • Splint incision.

Clinical Pearls 💎

  • "Splint incision with pillow."
  • "Cough if secretions."

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