Influence of Nebulizer Type, Position, and Bias Flow on Aerosol Drug Delivery in Simulated Pediatric and Adult Lung Models During Mechanical Ventilation

Ari, Arzu; Telli Atalay, Orçin; J Harwood, Robert; M Sheard, Meryl; Ali Aljamhan, Essam; B. Fink, James

doi:10.4187/respcare.10550845

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Influence of Nebulizer Type, Position, and Bias Flow on Aerosol Drug Delivery in Simulated Pediatric and Adult Lung Models During Mechanical Ventilation

Published in Respiratory Care • Jul 1, 2010

Authors:

Arzu Ari

Orçin Telli Atalay

Robert J Harwood

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of aerosol drug delivery during mechanical ventilation is influenced by the patient, ventilator, and nebulizer variables. The impact of nebulizer type, position on the ventilator circuit, and bias flow on aerosol drug delivery has not been established for different age ...

Subject

Nebulizer

Medicine

Anesthesia

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