A new method for measuring aerosol nebulizer output using radioactive tracers

European Respiratory Journal

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 467-471

  Gatnash, A A ^a   Chandler, S T ^b   Connolly, C K ^a,b  

^a NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b DARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Bronchial lability; Calibration; Molar concentration; Molecular weight; Nebulizer; Radioisotopes

Indexed keywords

TRACER;

AEROSOL; ARTICLE; CALIBRATION; DOSIMETRY; DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM; EVAPORATION; MEDICAL NEBULIZER; NEBULIZER; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

EID: 0031846739     PISSN: 09031936     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.98.12020467     Document Type: Article

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