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In vitro validation of a Respimat® adapter for delivery of inhaled bronchodilators during mechanical ventilation.
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Abstract
Inhaled bronchodilators are frequently used in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, there has been no efficient way to administer the long-acting anticholinergic tiotropium to mechanically ventilated patients. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the fine particle dose (FPD) output of a specifically designed adapter with other accessory devices for the delivery of bronchodilators using the Respimat® (RMT) inhaler by simulating the specific inhalation flow profiles of patients with COPD.