Specific Health Issues: Nebulizer -- SHNIC School Nurses Information

• Reason why student requires nebulizer treatments.
• Any activity limitations.
• Baseline lung sounds, color, rate and peak flow parameters.
• Medication knowledge and protective measures.
• Any allergens that might be triggers for asthma attack.
• Student's knowledge of nebulizer treatments, as well as early signs and symptoms of distress.
• Does student miss school because of respiratory distress?
• Peak flow guidelines.
• Need for chest PT, as well as timed nebulizer treatments.
• Response of treatments.
• Emergency protocols and guidelines.
• Training of staff regarding signs and symptoms of respiratory distress.

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