Optimal Connection for Tiotropium SMI Delivery through Mechanical Ventilation: An In Vitro Study

• Main Authors: Tien-Pei Fang (Author), Yu-Ju Chen (Author), Tsung-Ming Yang (Author), Szu-Hu Wang (Author), Ming-Szu Hung (Author), Shu-Hua Chiu (Author), Hsin-Hsien Li (Author), James B. Fink (Author), Hui-Ling Lin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We aimed to quantify Soft Mist Inhalers (SMI) delivery to spontaneous breathing model and compare with different adapters via endotracheal tube during mechanical ventilation or by manual resuscitation. A tiotropium SMI was used with a commercial in-line adapter and a T-adapter placed between the Y-a...