Effect of Tiotropium Soft Mist Inhalers on Dynamic Changes in Lung Mechanics of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Prospective Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Pin-Kuei Fu (Author), Yu-Feng Wei (Author), Chau-Chyun Sheu (Author), Chen-Yu Wang (Author), Chi-Kuei Hsu (Author), Chia-Min Chen (Author), Wei-Chih Chen (Author), Kuang-Yao Yang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The effects of tiotropium bromide soft mist inhalers (SMIs) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving mechanical ventilation remain unexplored. This study investigated the dynamic effects of a tiotropium SMI on lung mechanics and gas exchange in these patients. We analy...