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A new system for understanding nebulizer performance
Robert L Chatburn1, Michael McPeck
1Section of Respiratory Care, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland OH 44195, USA. chatbur@ccf.org
Abstract:
We have developed a conceptual and mathematical model for nebulizer performance that attempts to provide a unifying theoretical framework for subsequent in vitro studies. Specifically, we have created a lexicon and a way to describe the effects of a standardized breathing pattern for evaluating small-volume jet nebulizers. This model should help researchers communicate more clearly and study planners to design experiments whose data may be more comparable and thus amenable to meta-analysis.
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