MED REVIEW MONDAY: Acetylcysteine aka Mucomyst
- Classified as mucolytic (muco = mucus, lytic = breaks up)
- Used to break up mucus in respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, TB and COPD
- Administered through a nebulizer
- Distinct rotten egg smell
- In the oral form, it acts as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose
TUTORIAL TUESDAY
A little cheesey, but this video shows you how to perform chest physiotherapy for a patient who may have difficulty clearing the airways of mucous.
