PEM Pearls: Metered-Dose Inhaler versus Nebulizer - ALiEM
2020年6月24日 · Compared to nebulizers, evidence suggests metered-dose inhalers are as effective as nebulizers in acute asthma exacerbation in pediatric patients. Metered-dose inhalers appear to confer fewer side effects and reduce emergency …
Metered-Dose Inhalers vs. Nebulizers in Treating Asthma - AAFP
2002年10月1日 · Use of the MDI with spacer provided greater improvement in peak-flow rates than use of the nebulizer. In addition, the MDI-with-spacer group spent less time in the emergency department, had a...
COPD Devices: Nebulizers and Inhalers (MDI and DPI) - WebMD
2023年12月1日 · Inhaler vs. Nebulizer. Which approach is better: a nebulizer or an inhaler? It depends on what your doctor recommends, your own preference, and what your insurance will cover.
Aerosol Therapy: Nebulizer vs Metered Dose Inhaler - CHEST
Their well designed, double-blind, double cross-over trial compared nebulized salbutamol and salbutamol from a metered-dose inhaler, using a cumulative dose-response technique to determine the optimum bronchodilator dose in the laboratory before initiating a domiciliary trial.
One Minute Guide to: MDI’s vs Nebulizers in Obstructive Lung ...
2015年5月4日 · The Bottom Line: Patients with asthma and COPD admitted to the hospital should be given aerosolized medications via MDIs with spacers and diskus inhalers as soon as they are medically able, as these therapies are equivalently efficacious as nebulizer therapy and offer the opportunity to improve inhaler technique under direct observation.
MDI's vs Nebulizers in Obstructive Lung Diseases Q: Should I treat my inpatients with asthma and COPD with bronchodilators via nebulizers or metered-dose inhalers? Context: Asthma and COPD affect nearly 75 million Americans (1 in 4), and direct healthcare costs related to COPD alone are estimated to be nearly $30 billion annually1. Inpatients ...
MDI vs Nebulizer for Asthma Exacerbation - Pediatric EM Morsels
2011年12月2日 · Studies have shown that with regards to delivery of bronchodilators, MDI with spacer and nebulizer can be equally efficacious. Some studies even state that MDIs are superior as they can lead to shorter time to discharge from the ED, lead to less tachycardia, and end up being more cost-effective than nebs.