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Clinical Procedures - Autohaler
This is a 'breath-actuated' inhaler, releasing a dose automatically as a breath is taken. No hand coordination is required. The priming lever, however, can prove difficult to use and requires priming before each dose.
How to use
• Remove cap and shake inhaler several times
• Prime by pushing the lever into the vertical position whilst keeping the inhaler upright
• Sit upright, breathe out completely, and insert mouthpiece, sealing with lips
• Inhale slowly and deeply:
• • Don't stop when the inhaler clicks
• Remove inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable
• Push lever down and allow time to recover before taking the next dose
• Once doses are taken, replace cap.
Procedure Tips
• Patients unable to operate the lever by hand may be able to use a hard surface such as the edge of a table for assistance
• Use inhaler only for the number of doses written on the label
This is a 'breath-actuated' inhaler, releasing a dose automatically as a breath is taken. No hand coordination is required. The priming lever, however, can prove difficult to use and requires priming before each dose.
How to use
• Remove cap and shake inhaler several times
• Prime by pushing the lever into the vertical position whilst keeping the inhaler upright
• Sit upright, breathe out completely, and insert mouthpiece, sealing with lips
• Inhale slowly and deeply:
• • Don't stop when the inhaler clicks
• Remove inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable
• Push lever down and allow time to recover before taking the next dose
• Once doses are taken, replace cap.
Procedure Tips
• Patients unable to operate the lever by hand may be able to use a hard surface such as the edge of a table for assistance
• Use inhaler only for the number of doses written on the label
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