An in vitro visual study of fugitive aerosols released during aerosol therapy to an invasively ventilated simulated patient

An in vitro visual study of fugitive aerosols released during aerosol therapy to an invasively ventilated simulated patient

COVID-19 can cause serious respiratory complications resulting in the need for invasive ventilatory support and concurrent aerosol therapy. Aerosol therapy is considered a high risk procedure for the transmission of patient derived infectious aerosol droplets. Critical-care workers are considered to...

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Main Authors: Marc Mac Giolla Eain, Mary Joyce, Ronan MacLoughlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Drug Delivery
Subjects:
covid-19
pressurized metered dose inhaler
jet nebulizer
vibrating mesh nebulizer
fugitive emissions
invasive ventilation
aerosol therapy
schlieren imaging
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10717544.2021.1951893

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10717544.2021.1951893

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