Efficacy of a prototype inspiratory‐synchronized small particle versus conventional vibrating mesh nebulizer during pediatric and neonatal mechanical ventilation

An inspiration-synchronized vibrating mesh nebulizer (VMN) has been reported to improve aerosol delivery during adult mechanical ventilation. A prototype VMN generating smaller particles was developed. We aimed to compare the aerosol delivery efficiency of small-particle and conventional VMNs in inspiration-synchronized and continuous modes during neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation.