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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Firing the MDI at the beginning of inspiration ensures that the medication is carried into the lungs with the inhaled air, maximizing the distribution of the bronchodilator within the airways. This timing takes advantage of the full inspiratory cycle, allowing for better deposition of the medication in the lungs.

When Using a Chamber-Style Adapter with a Metered Dose Inhaler