Incentive Spirometer

• Incentive Spirometer is also known as Sustained Maximum Inhalation Device  (SMID)
• Incentive Spirometer may be ordered to help increase lung volume, inflation of alveoli, and facilitate venous return
• Incentive Spirometer measures lung capacity and inspiratory volume
• Incentive Spirometer used by post-op patients to prevent atelectasis or pulmonary complications or those with CAL
• Incentive Spirometer Post-op

  Pain medications must be given before performing the procedure
• Incentive Spirometer Post-op

  Splinting prevents pain from incision site
• Incentive Spirometer

  Done before meals or before bedtime
• Incentive Spirometer

  Performed 4 to 5 times per day
• Incentive Spirometer

  Repeat 10 times/cycles per session
• Incentive Spirometer: Steps - Like Smoking

  1. Position: Sit or stand
  2. Upright device
  3. Exhale normally
  4. Seal mouthpiece tightly on lips
  5. Inhale
  6. Hold breath 3-5 seconds
  7. Remove device
  8. Exhale with pursed-lip
  9. Cough or suction, oral care, DBE
  10. Clean the mouthpiece only