Medicated Aerosol Delivery Devices

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Dean R. Hess

Define mass median aerodynamic diameter and geometric standard deviation.
Describe the effects of inertial impaction, gravitational sedimentation, and diffusion on aerosol deposition in the lungs.
List the advantages of various aerosol delivery devices.
Compare jet nebulizers, mesh nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers, pressurized metered-dose inhalers, and dry powder inhalers for aerosol drug administration.
Distinguish between spacers and valved holding chambers.
Discuss issues involved in the selection of a device for aerosol delivery.
Discuss issues pertinent to aerosol drug delivery during invasive ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, and high-flow nasal cannula.
Select an appropriate aerosol delivery device for an individual patient.

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