Research ArticleOriginal Research
Effects of Heat and Moisture Exchangers and Exhaled Humidity on Aerosol Deposition in a Simulated Ventilator-Dependent Adult Lung Model
Arzu Ari, Khalid S Alwadeai and James B Fink
Respiratory Care May 2017, 62 (5) 538-543; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.05015
Arzu Ari
Department of Respiratory Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4019.
PhD RRT PT CPFT FAARCKhalid S Alwadeai
Department of Respiratory Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4019.
MSc RRT-NPSJames B Fink
Department of Respiratory Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4019.
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In this issue
Respiratory Care
Vol. 62, Issue 5
1 May 2017
Effects of Heat and Moisture Exchangers and Exhaled Humidity on Aerosol Deposition in a Simulated Ventilator-Dependent Adult Lung Model
Arzu Ari, Khalid S Alwadeai, James B Fink
Respiratory Care May 2017, 62 (5) 538-543; DOI: 10.4187/respcare.05015