Endotracheal drug administration in the critical care setting.
Administration of drugs through an endotracheal tube has been evaluated in a number of animal models. In addition, the technique has been utilized in humans as reported in several published cases. A review of endotracheal drug administration with emphasis on application to the critical care setting is presented.
Brown
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Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612.
Kasuya
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Leikin
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male
D004837:Epinephrine