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- Title
Computerized Dead-Space Volume Measurement of Face Masks Applied to Simulated Faces.
- Authors
Amirav, Israel; Luder, Anthony S; Halamish, Asaf; Marzuk, Chatib; Daitzchman, Marcelo; Newhouse, Michael T
- Abstract
The dead-space volume (VD) of face masks for metered-dose inhaler treatments is particularly important in infants and young children with asthma, who have relatively low tidal volumes. Data about VD have been traditionally obtained from water displacement measurements, in which masks are held against a flat surface. Because, in real life, masks are placed against the face, VD is likely to differ considerably between masks depending upon their contour and fit. The aim of this study was to develop an accurate and reliable way to measure VD electronically and to apply this technique by comparing the electronic VD of commonly available face masks.
- Publication
Respiratory care, 2015, Vol 60, Issue 9, p1247
- ISSN
1943-3654
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4187/respcare.03813