Table 1.
Checklists for assessment of Accuhaler; Turbuhaler and pMDI technique in adults
| Accuhaler | |
| 1. Open inhaler | |
| 2. Push lever back completely | |
| 3. Exhale to residual volume | |
| 4. Exhale away from mouthpiece | |
| 5. Place mouthpiece between teeth and lips | |
| 6. Inhale forcefully and deeply | |
| 7. Hold breath for 5 seconds | |
| 8. Exhale away from mouthpiece | |
| 9. Close inhaler | |
| Turbuhaler | |
| 1. Remove cap from inhaler | |
| 2. Keep inhaler upright | |
| 3. Rotate grip around and then back until a click is heard | |
| 4. Exhale to residual volume | |
| 5. Exhale away from mouthpiece | |
| 6. Place mouthpiece between teeth and lips | |
| 7. Inhale forcefully and deeply | |
| 8. Hold breath for 5 seconds | |
| 9. Exhale away from mouthpiece | |
| pMDI | |
| 1. Remove mouthpiece cover | |
| 2. Shake the inhaler | |
| 3. Hold inhaler upright | |
| 4. Exhale to residual volume | |
| 5. Keep head upright or slightly tilted | |
| 6. Mouthpiece between teeth and lips | |
| 7. Inhale slowly and press canister | |
| 8. Continue slow and deep inhalation | |
| 9. Hold breath for 5 seconds | |