Nebulizer Therapy An established component of respiratory care, nebulizer therapy aids bronchial hygiene by restoring and maintaining mucous blanket continuity; hydrating dried, retained secretions; promoting expectoration of secretions; humidifying inspired…
Nasopharyngeal Airway Insertion and Care Insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway—a soft rubber or latex uncuffed catheter—establishes or maintains a patent airway. This airway is the typical choice for patients with…
Nasogastric Tube Insertion and Removal Usually inserted to decompress the stomach, a nasogastric (NG) tube can prevent vomiting after major surgery. An NG tube is typically in place for 48…
Nasogastric Tube Drug Instillation Besides providing an alternate means of nourishment, a nasogastric (NG) tube allows direct instillation of medication into the GI system of patients who can’t ingest the…
Nasogastric Tube Care Providing effective nasogastric (NG) tube care requires meticulous monitoring of the patient and the equipment. Monitoring the patient involves checking drainage from the NG tube and assessing…
Nasoenteric-Decompression Tube Insertion and Removal The nasoenteric-decompression tube is inserted nasally and advanced beyond the stomach into the intestinal tract. It’s used to aspirate intestinal contents for analysis and to…
Nasal Packing, Assisting In the highly vascular nasal mucosa, even seemingly minor injuries can cause major bleeding and blood loss. When routine therapeutic measures, such as direct pressure, cautery, and…
Nasal Medication Administration Medications can be instilled into the nostril by drops, which may be directed at a specific area of the nasal passage. This method results in increased local…
Nasal Irrigation Irrigation of the nasal passages soothes irritated mucous membranes and washes away crusted mucus, secretions, and foreign matter. Left unattended, these deposits may impede sinus drainage and nasal…
Mucus Clearance Device Patients with chronic respiratory disorders, such as cystic fibrosis, bronchitis, or bronchiectasis, require therapy to mobilize and remove mucus secretions from the lungs. A handheld mucus clearance…
