How many times a day should you use an incentive spirometer?
By using the incentive spirometer every 1 to 2 hours, or as instructed by your nurse or doctor, you can take an active role in your recovery and keep your lungs healthy.
How would you instruct a patient to use an incentive spirometer?
Teach him to exhale completely with his mouth off the spirometer mouthpiece. Then he should seal his lips tightly around the mouthpiece, breathe in as slowly and deeply as possible through his mouth, and note the highest level the indicator reaches.
How do you set an incentive spirometer goal?
Position the yellow indicator on the left side of the spirometer to show your best effort. Use the indicator as a goal to work toward during each slow deep breath. After each set of 10 deep breaths, cough to be sure your lungs are clear.
What is a normal reading on an incentive spirometer?
FEV1 measurement
| Percentage of predicted FEV1 value | Result |
|---|---|
| 80% or greater | normal |
| 70%–79% | mildly abnormal |
| 60%–69% | moderately abnormal |
| 50%–59% | moderate to severely abnormal |
What is normal incentive spirometer reading?
What is the Triflow incentive spirometer?
The Triflow Incentive Breathing Spirometer is a disposable plastic device used to expand the lungs. It’s designed to promote slow Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI), which is important for general well-being and to help those with certain diseases or who have just undergone surgery.
How do I Use my incentive spirometer?
To use your incentive spirometer, follow the steps below. 1. Sit upright in a chair or in bed. Hold the incentive spirometer at eye level. If you had surgery on your chest or abdomen (belly), hug or hold a pillow to help splint or brace your incision (surgical cut) while you’re using the incentive spirometer.
What should I do if I feel dizzy while using my spirometer?
When you are using your incentive spirometer, make sure to breathe through your mouth. If you breathe through your nose the incentive spirometer will not work properly. You can plug your nose if you have trouble. If you feel dizzy at any time, stop and rest.
How does a Triflow device work after lung surgery?
Following surgery, patients are often prescribed to use a Triflow device while still in the hospital. The Triflow encourages patients to take deep breaths that expand the small air sacs in their lungs, and help clear the air passage of mucus. Removing the excess mucus then prevents fluid from building up in the lungs.
