When using a chamber-style adapter with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to deliver a bronchodilator to a patient receiving mechanical ventilation, with what would you coordinate MDI firing?

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When using a chamber-style adapter with an MDI to deliver a bronchodilator to a mechanically ventilated patient, the MDI should be coordinated with the beginning of inspiration. This ensures that the medication is delivered directly to the patient's lungs and maximizes its effectiveness. Firing the MDI at other times, such as during exhalation or the middle of inspiration, may result in less medication being delivered to the lungs and decreased therapeutic effect.

When Using a Chamber-Style Adapter with a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)