Metered-dose inhaler demonstration for nursing students and nurses using the open and closed mouth technique. Learn the proper technique on how to use a metered-dose inhaler. What is a metered-dose inhaler? It’s an inhaler used to administer a set amount of medication into the lungs. Medication used as a MDI include bronchodilators, corticosteroids etc. As a nurse is very important to teach the patient proper technique on how to use the MDI so the correct amount of medication enters into the lungs rather than collecting in the mouth. It is best to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (this will be demonstrated in the next video). A spacer will ensure the correct amount of medication enters the lungs and doesn’t stay in the mouth (plus it makes it easier to use the inhaler). Some of these inhaled medications (like corticosteroids) can be irritating to the mouth and can cause thrush. If a spacer is not used, the open-mouth technique (which takes much dexterity) or the closed-mouth technique can be used (both will be demonstrated in this video). Be sure to teach the patient to use the method prescribed by the physician. First, you must prime the inhaler. This needs to be done when: using it for the first time, it has been 1 or more weeks since last used, been dropped or clean. Every inhaler is different in how many sprays are needed to prime the inhaler, so always read the instructions (watch the video for demonstration). Then use either the open or closed mouth technique to administer the medication. Notes: http://www.registerednursern.com/metered-dose-inhaler-demonstration-open-closed-mouth-techniques/ More Nursing Skill Videos:    • Nursing Skills Videos   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/registerednursern_com/ Subscribe: null Nursing School Supplies: http://www.registerednursern.com/the-ultimate-list-of-nursing-medical-supplies-and-items-a-new-nurse-student-nurse-needs-to-buy/ Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews:    • NCLEX Study Strategies   Fluid & Electrolytes:    • Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing   Nursing Skills:    • Nursing Skills Videos   Nursing School Study Tips:    • Nursing School Study Tips   Nursing School Tips & Questions"    • Nursing School Tips & Questions   Teaching Tutorials:    • Teaching Tutorials   Types of Nursing Specialties:    • Types of Nursing Specialties   Healthcare Salary Information:    • Healthcare Salary Information   New Nurse Tips:    • New Nurse Tips   Nursing Career Help:    • Nursing Career Help   EKG Teaching Tutorials:    • EKG/ECG Interpretation   Dosage & Calculations for Nurses:    • Dosage Calculations Nursing   Diabetes Health Managment:    • Diabetes Health Managment