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In K Kim1, Alvin L Saville, Kendra L Sikes, Timothy E Corcoran.
Abstract
Our understanding of albuterol nebulization driven by helium-oxygen mixture (heliox) has matured with recent advances in clinical therapy, delivery systems, and understanding of dosing; this has led to substantial improvements in delivery as well as refinements of research protocols for asthma exacerbations. This review begins with heliox inhalation therapy and then addresses heliox as a driving gas for nebulization. Technical considerations are reviewed, including optimal gas mixtures, flow-rate adjustment factors, and nebulizer setup.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16723038
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Respir Care ISSN: 0020-1324 Impact factor: 2.258