Effects of ventilator settings, nebulizer and exhalation port position on albuterol delivery during non-invasive ventilation: An in-vitro study

Few studies have investigated the factors affecting aerosol delivery during non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Our aim was to investigate, using a bench-top model, the effect of different ventilator settings and positions of the exhalation port and nebulizer on the amount of albuterol delivered to a lung simulator.