• All relevant infection control methods to be utilised.
• Prepare equipment required:
  
  • MDI
    
  • Resuscitation mask (if required)
    
  • Oxygen
    
  • Space Chamber™ OR Lite Aire™ Spacer
    
• Remove the cap from the MDI, hold upright and shake well^[1].
  

Lite AireTM Preparation:

• Place your fingers in the middle of the Lite AireTM Spacer along the sides of the chamber where the finger prints are located.
  
• Gently squeeze the device to make the Lite AireTM Spacer pop up fully. The side panels will snap into place^[2].
  
• Insert the MDI canister mouthpiece firmly into the Lite AireTM inhaler port^[3].
  
• Firmly grasp the Lite AireTM Spacer with your thumb and fingers on either side at the point where you feel the paperboard inner
• wall. Gently squeeze the side panels to ensure the most effective treatment
  

Space ChamberTM ONLY:

• Attach resuscitation mask if required; apply gently but firmly to the face to ensure a good seal around the mouse and nose^[4].
  
• Insert the MDI into the opening at the base of the Space Chamber™ / Lite Aire™ Spacer^[5].
  

• Place the Space Chamber™ OR Lite Aire™ Spacer into the patient’s mouth; ensure their lips are closed firmly around mouthpiece^[6].
  
• Instruct patient to deeply exhale.
  
• Press once firmly on the MDI to discharge 1 puff into the spacer.
  
• Instruct the patient to take 4 breaths in and out; inhale slowly and deeply, allowing for maximum inspiration of medication into lungs.
  
• Repeat 1 puff at a time until 4 puffs have been taken.
  
• After dose is administered apply oxygen as required