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Clinical Procedures- Accuhaler
Dry powder device, superseding the Diskhaler and Rotahaler.
Has a dose counter. The several-step priming mechanism may be difficult for some to manage
How to use
• Hold the outer casing in one hand whilst pushing the thumb grip away, exposing the mouthpiece, until you hear a click
. With the mouthpiece towards you, slide the lever away from you until it clicks. The device is now primed
• Sit upright, breathe out completely and insert mouthpiece, sealing with lips
• Inhale quickly and deeply
• (In contrast to breath-actuated devices)
• Remove inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable
• To close, pull the thumb grip towards you, hiding the mouthpiece in the cover, until you hear a click
• Recover before taking the next dose.
Procedure Tips
• The Accuhaler must be closed and re-primed between successive doses.
• The dose counter indicates how many doses are left.
Dry powder device, superseding the Diskhaler and Rotahaler.
Has a dose counter. The several-step priming mechanism may be difficult for some to manage
How to use
• Hold the outer casing in one hand whilst pushing the thumb grip away, exposing the mouthpiece, until you hear a click
. With the mouthpiece towards you, slide the lever away from you until it clicks. The device is now primed
• Sit upright, breathe out completely and insert mouthpiece, sealing with lips
• Inhale quickly and deeply
• (In contrast to breath-actuated devices)
• Remove inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable
• To close, pull the thumb grip towards you, hiding the mouthpiece in the cover, until you hear a click
• Recover before taking the next dose.
Procedure Tips
• The Accuhaler must be closed and re-primed between successive doses.
• The dose counter indicates how many doses are left.
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