The impact of aerosolized mucolytic agents on the airflow resistance of bacterial filters used in mechanical ventilation

The impact of aerosolized mucolytic agents on the airflow resistance of bacterial filters used in mechanical ventilation

In order to reduce the contamination in the ventilator, bacterial filters were placed on the expiratory limb of a ventilator circuit. Aerosolized mucolytic agents may increase the resistance of the ventilator. The goal of this study is to determine the impact of aerosolized mucolytic agents on the p...

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Main Authors: Han-Chung Hu, Hsin-Chun Liu, Yen-Huey Chen, Chung-Chi Huang, Gwo-Hwa Wan, Lan-Ti Chou, Meng-Jer Hsieh, Ning-Hung Chen, Cheng-Ta Yang, Kuo-Chin Kao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-08-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
acetylcysteine
aerosols
bacterial filters
mechanical ventilation
mucolytic agents
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966461300212X

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