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South African Medical Journal, 2022 Background. Children with asthma often lack the strength to activate their pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI). A recently developed sleeve device that attaches to a pMDI reduces the activation force of pMDIs from 36 - 39 Newtons (N) to 12.6
K B Mapondela, R Dey, M Levin
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Comparison of Inhaler Device Techniques Before and After Training in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Introduction: In the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the administration of drugs with an inhaler is often used. Improper usage of inhaler devices can result in suboptimal therapeutic effects which inturn can lead to the ...
S RAJESH KUMAR JAIN
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Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2023 Background Periarticular multimodal drug injection (PMDI) is a safe and effective pain management technique after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR); however, adding morphine and epinephrine sometimes causes adverse effects.
Changhun Han +7 more
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BioResources, 2023 Parallel-strand lumber was manufactured with bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusodies). A polyol compound was added to modify the adhesive (pMDI). Bamboo culms were used to manufacture strands 3 mm thick, 19 mm wide, and 65 cm long.
Vedat Cavus, Ibrahim Ersin
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Evaluation of Rice Husk Composite Boards Prepared Using Different Adhesives and Processing Methods
BioResources, 2023 Rice husks, a byproduct of rice milling, were used to develop composite boards. Different processing methods, grinding, and treating with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), were adopted to improve the bonding and mechanical performance.
Suman Pradhan +4 more
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Evaluation of Aerosol Drug Delivery Options during Adult Mechanical Ventilation in the COVID-19 Era
Pharmaceutics, 2021 Drug delivery devices used for aerosol therapy during mechanical ventilation to ease the symptoms of respiratory diseases provide beneficial treatment but can also pose challenges.
Piers J. Naughton +4 more
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2012 In this study, the effect of polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (pMDI) chemical treatment on kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU/KF) was examined using two different procedures.
Y. A. El-Shekeil +4 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020 Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of periarticular multidrug infiltration (PMDI) and compare it with that of epidural catheter use.
Taku Ukai +3 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019 Background Given no consensus on optimal timeframe of periarticular multimodal drug injection (PMDI) in knee osteoarthritis patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), this study was aimed to compare the postoperative pain and the functional ...
Artit Laoruengthana +5 more
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Evaluation of proficiency in using different inhaler devices among intern doctors
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2016 Context: Doctors may have deficiencies in the ability to use different inhalers, which in turn, can result in improper technique by the patients and poorly controlled asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Ravish M Kshatriya +3 more
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