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list 5 hazards or aerosol therapy
- bronchospasm
- overyhydration
- overheating of inspired gases
- tubing condensation affecting FIO2
- contaminated water to pt
if the inspired air can hold 32 per liter and is holding 8 mg/l what is the relative humidity

25%
how much of a humidity deficit exists when a pt inspires air holding 30 of h20 per liter

14 mg/l
give an example of a humidifier that can deliver gas at 100% body humidity
- cascade
- wick
4 hazards of USN therapy
- overhydration
- bronchospasms
- electrical hazard
- sudden mobilization of secretion
a clogged filter or capillary tube on a jet neb has what effect on the operation of the device

decreased water output
5 clinical indications for aerosol therapyhow should a pt be instructed to breathe while a bronchodilating agent is being administered via SVN
- improve secretion mobilizations
- increase delivery of aerosolized medications
- prevent dehydration
- induce cough
- relieve upper airway inflammation
- hydrate airways
HME can produce a body humidity in what range?

70-90%