When should DNase be administered in relation to physiotherapy?
What is the mechanism of action of hypertonic saline?
How long before physiotherapy should NAC be administered?
True or False: DNase can be administered using a standard Respironics sidestream nebuliser.
When should nebulised antibiotics (e.g., Colomycin) be administered in relation to physiotherapy?
True or False: There is strong evidence supporting routine use of DNase in all intubated PCCU patients.
You are treating an intubated child on PCCU with thick, tenacious secretions that are not clearing with 0.9% saline instillation alone. The child is not wheezy. Discuss your clinical reasoning for mucolytic selection.
How confident are you?
What is a potential risk of using NAC in pre-term neonates?