Name of the Procedure:

Sterile Saline or Water, Metered Dose Dispenser, 10 ml

• Common Names: Sterile Saline Spray, Metered Dose Saline
• Technical Terms: Aqueous NaCl Solution, MDD Saline Dispersion

Summary

The procedure involves using a metered dose dispenser to administer a controlled amount of sterile saline or water, typically in a 10 ml quantity. It helps in wound cleaning, nasal irrigation, and other medical applications requiring precise hydration or cleaning.

Purpose

• Medical Conditions: Dry nasal passages, wound cleansing, contact lens rinsing.
• Goals: To cleanse, hydrate, and flush the targeted areas safely and effectively.

Indications

• Specific Symptoms: Nasal congestion, dry nasal passages, minor wounds requiring cleaning.
• Criteria: Suitable for patients needing precise hydration or cleansing, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

Preparation

• Instructions: No special preparation required for this procedure.
• Diagnostic Tests: Not typically necessary unless dictated by the underlying condition requiring treatment.

Procedure Description

1. The dispenser is primed by pressing down a few times until a fine mist is achieved.
2. The nozzle is directed towards the area needing treatment.
3. The dispenser is pressed to release a controlled dose of sterile saline or water.
4. The process is repeated as necessary, according to medical advice.
   • Tools/Equipment: Metered dose dispenser.
   • Anesthesia/Sedation: Not required.

Duration

• Typical Duration: Less than 5 minutes per application, depending on the area and purpose.

Setting

• Location: Can be performed in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or even at home under guidance.

Personnel

• Healthcare Professionals: Typically administered by nurses, but can also be done by patients themselves after initial guidance from healthcare providers.

Risks and Complications

• Common Risks: Minor discomfort at the application site.
• Rare Risks: Allergic reactions (extremely rare), nasal irritation.
• Management: Symptoms can usually be managed with over-the-counter remedies or consulting with a healthcare provider.

Benefits

• Expected Benefits: Effective cleansing and hydration of the target area.
• Realization Time: Immediate effects upon application.

Recovery

• Post-Procedure Care: Minimal; patients can go about their daily activities immediately.
• Recovery Time: None required.
• Follow-up: Only if issues or symptoms persist.

Alternatives

• Other Treatments: Hand-held saline sprays, saline wipes, manual saline solutions.
• Pros and Cons: Metered dose dispensers offer precise control and less waste compared to manual alternatives.

Patient Experience

• During Procedure: Patients may feel a cool mist and slight wetness.
• After Procedure: Generally no discomfort; any minor irritation is usually fleeting.
• Pain Management: Typically not needed as the procedure is painless.