RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Heliox-Driven Albuterol Nebulization for Asthma Exacerbations: An Overview
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 613
OP 618
VO 51
IS 6
A1 IN K Kim
A1 Alvin L Saville
A1 Kendra L Sikes
A1 Timothy E Corcoran
YR 2006
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/51/6/613.abstract
AB Our understanding of albuterol nebulization driven by helium-oxygen mixture (heliox) has matured with recent advances in clinical therapy, delivery systems, and understanding of dosing; this has led to substantial improvements in delivery as well as refinements of research protocols for asthma exacerbations. This review begins with heliox inhalation therapy and then addresses heliox as a driving gas for nebulization. Technical considerations are reviewed, including optimal gas mixtures, flow-rate adjustment factors, and nebulizer setup.