Thermally immature mineral-free kerogens were pyrolyzed in the laboratory under air-free
conditions at temperatures from 250 to 450 C for up to several weeks. Significant quantities of …

Objective: To review the effects of endotoxemia on the major organ systems of the body and
discuss potential mechanisms of tissue injury. Design: Appraisal of 60 articles representing …

We investigated the use of a reservoir device for delivery of a MDI bronchodilator aerosol
using a lung model of an intubated, mechanically ventilated adult. Methods Albuterol (Proventil…

BACKGROUND: Previous research reporting factors influencing aerosol delivery in intubated
patients has been largely focused on the endotracheal tube (ETT) during mechanical …

BACKGROUND: The primary focus of previous aerosol research during mechanical ventilation
was the endotracheal tube (ETT). Consequently, there are limited data in the literature on …

BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to compare the efficiency of jet nebulizers,
vibrating mesh nebulizers, and pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDI) during assisted and …

BACKGROUND: Aerosol drug delivery to infants and small children is influenced by many
factors, such as types of interface, gas flows, and the designs of face masks. The purpose of …

Ideal for students, as well as practicing professionals, Rapid Interpretation of Ventilator
Waveforms, Third Edition guides readers from the basics in ventilator design, function, and …

Dipyrone clearly has a smooth muscle relaxant effect, as presented in several in vitro and
clinical studies (2–6). According to the results of these studies, the combined pharmaceutical …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of a
tracheostomy collar, Wright mask, and aerosol mask attached to a jet nebulizer in facilitating …