Question

1. when performing incentive spirometry, why should patients be instructed to perform an inspiratory capacity rather than an inspiratory vital capacity?

2. Describe the importance of patient performing an inspiratory hold with incentive spirometry?

3. what measurements or observations should be observed and recorded before, during and/ or after an incentive spirometry or PEP treatment?

Answer 1

Inspiratory capacity is the total volume of aive that is inspired after normal expiration Inspiratory rital capacity is the volume of aio inspired from the maximum expiration Inspiration during pneumonia is difficult so the incentive spirometer helps a person to breath deeply and slowly be . Deeply breathing Opens and keeps longs well inflated and problems are prevented: So patients are instructed to perform an inspiratory capacity because normal inkpiration and expiration is needed. @ Incentive spirometry is a device which is used by hand which will help breath as deeply. Deep breathing inflate lungs and mucus and fluid build up will be prevented by the I opening of airways. This helps by preventing 1 lung problems and heals lungs.