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Welcare Spacer
Using the Welcare Spacer
1. The detachable
Welcare Spacer
Mask (adult or child)
can be attached easily to the
Welcare Spacer
. They are
suitable for children and adults.
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Mouthpiece before use.
3. Remove the cap from the MDI (puffer) and shake vigorously.
4. Insert the MDI (puffer) into the opening of the Connecting
Cradle.
Note: Some MDI’s (puffer) are manufactured with a
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Connecting Cradle. To avoid damage, insert one side of the
MDI (puffer) into the Connecting Cradle and gently stretch,
then leaver the other side of the MDI (puffer) into position.
5. The MDI (puffer) must be inserted fully into the Connecting
Cradle to be effective.
6.
Using a mask
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and nose.
Not using a mask
: Place the mouth directly over the
Mouthpiece to create an effective seal.
7. Exhale gently into the chamber.
8. Press the MDI (puffer) once ONLY to dispense a single
dose of medication into the spacer.
9. Breath in and out normally through the mouth 3 or 4 times.
10. Remove from the mouth and continue to exhale.
11.
An alternative method
is to inhale slowly and deeply
through the spacer, holding the breath for 5 seconds. While
holding the breath, remove from the mouth and gently
exhale.
12. If a second dose is required, repeat steps 7-10 / 11.
Note: Only use
ONE
dose of medication from the MDI
(puffer) at a time. Always follow the instructions supplied
with the MDI (puffer).
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