Aerosol delivery through an endotracheal tube in a model of a spontaneously breathing child
Conclusion: Using standard pediatric dosage, the nebulizer delivered 5 to 7-fold more albuterol than the pMDI or the soft mist inhaler. Placing the nebulizer distal to the endotracheal tube reduced delivery by 56% but was still superior to other devices. The use of the assisted technique did not improve drug delivery.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Berlinski, A., Tucker, M. Tags: Neonatology and paediatric intensive care Source Type: research
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