jayjay12345

Hi Vanilla. I don't find the appearance useful. As simple as it seems I find it complex. Explaining to a patient to inhale to raise the ball or piston doesn't do much to encourage patient use. I notice that patient don't used as prescribed during their admission. I've also seen nurse struggle to teach or explain how to use the device. I would definitely change the appearance that would be a more simplified version then what it is. I think the incentive spirometer is an essential tool that needs to be updated in some way to improve compliance.

I have my own personal opinion about the traditional plastic incentive spirometer (IS) device when it comes to patient care. It left me wondering how other nurses feel both positive and negative. Your thoughts on the following questions are greatly appreciated. What are your thoughts on the appearance of the IS device and how it works? Do you find it easy for patients to use? Why or why not? Is there anything you would change about the way it looks? Why or why not? Do we need something better in its place and why?