RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Aerosol Therapy in Pulmonary Critical Care
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 858
OP 879
DO 10.4187/respcare.03790
VO 60
IS 6
A1 Ari, Arzu
YR 2015
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/60/6/858.abstract
AB Aerosolized medications are routinely used for the treatment of critically ill patients. This paper reviews aerosol delivery devices with a focus on issues related to their performance in pulmonary critical care. Factors affecting aerosol drug delivery to mechanically ventilated adults and spontaneously breathing patients with artificial airways are reviewed. Device selection, optimum device technique, and unmet medical needs of aerosol medicine in pulmonary critical care are also discussed.