Clinical Procedures - HandiHaler

Clinical Procedures - HandiHaler
A dry-powder device with an integrated cap. This requires a lower inspiratory flow rate than other devices. However, a dose needs to be inserted via a capsule at each use requiring some dexterity. Patients may also find the cap rather hard to open as it requires a moderate amount of strength.
How to use
• Open cap by pulling upwards exposing mouthpiece
• Open the mouthpiece by pulling upwards exposing the dose chamber
• Take a capsule from the blister-pack and insert it into the chamber
• Replace the mouthpiece (it should click shut)
• Press the side button in a few times to pierce the capsule (you can watch through the small window
• Sit upright, hold head up, and breathe out
• Seal lips around mouthpiece
• Breathe in deeply to a full breath
• Remove inhaler and hold breath for as long as is comfortable
• Remove the used capsule and replace the cap.