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. 2019 Dec 17;17(4):1661. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2019.4.1661

Table 2. Percentage of pharmacists (n=60) who correctly demonstrated each step of the inhalation technique checklist at baseline.

Steps Percentage
pMDI
Remove mouthpiece cover and shake 78.3
Hold inhaler upright 80.0
Exhale to residual volume 23.3
Keep head upright or slightly tilted 20.0
Place mouthpiece between teeth and lips 70.0
Inhale slowly and press canister 75.0
Continue slow/deep inhalation 18.3
Hold breath for 5 seconds 40.0
Close inhaler 33.3
Turbohaler
Open inhaler 80.0
Keep inhaler upright 35.0
Rotate grip anti-clockwise and then back until click 85.0
Exhale to residual volume 18.3
Exhale away from mouthpiece 15.0
Place mouthpiece between teeth and lips 63.3
Inhale forcefully and deeply 83.3
Hold breath for 5 seconds 43.3
Exhale away from mouthpiece 18.3
Close inhaler 40.0