Mini-masks

Small nasal interfaces, sometimes named mini-masks, have the advantage of not exerting pressure over the bridge of the nose. The bulk of the mask is minimized to reduce the sense of claustrophobia and to reduce airflow leakage up to the eyes. The patient may also wear glasses during ventilator use. 

As a protective measure, the University of Kentucky (USA) has designed a special mini-gas mask against concentrations of various gases exceeding the allowable limits. If air contamination or pollution reaches a dangerous level, a tiny bulb flashes on the device. 

Normally hard capsules are swallowed whole, but when they need to be administered to infants, pharmacy-prepared capsules may be opened before administration and the contents mixed with a small amount of suitable liquid or soft food. However, solid dosage forms that provide flexible dosing, such as fast dissolving granules (sprinkles) and uncoated mini-tablets may be preferable for paediatric patients because taste and smell can be masked and therefore compliance may improve [3]. 

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