Volumatic Spacer

Large-volume spacer device for use with Ventolin Inhalers

• Larger spacer makes it easy to ensure that the medication has been taken correctly and in full
• Overcome any difficulties with pressing the inhaler and breathing in at the same time
• Makes taking more than one dose at a time much easier for the user
• It allows more medicine to get down into your lungs where it is needed and less into your mouth where it can sometimes cause side-effects
• Remember to release a puff of the inhaler before use to ensure it is clear and safe to use
• Suitable for children as well as older students and adults

• 1. Fit the two halves of the Volumatic together. Line up the notch on one half with the slot on the other, then press together
• 2. Take of the mouthpiece cover from the inhaler and check inside and outside to make sure the mouth piece is clean. If the inhaler is new or has not been used for a week or more, shake it well and release one puff into the air to prime it
• 3. Shake the inhaler well
• 4. Fit the inhaler firmly into the end of the Volumatic, opposite the mouthpiece. Check the mouthpiece of the Volumatic inside and outside to make sure it is clean
• 5. Ask them to breathe out normally
• 6. Press down with finger(s) on the top of the inhaler to release one puff of medicine. Straight away take one deep breath or five normal breaths to make sure the medicine goes into their lungs. You do not need to take to Volumatic out of their mouth to breathe out
• 7. Ask them to hold their breath, take the Volumatic out their mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding breath for as long as is comfortable
• 8. Breathe Out
• 9. If they need to take more than one puff, remove the inhaler by tilting the top forward and repeat steps 3 to 9
• After use, remove the inhaler from the Volumatic. Replace the mouthpiece to keep out dust and fluff