| abstract |
The method and the system according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention allow to optimize the dispensing of aerosol medicaments. In particular, the system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention allows the administration of an exogenous pulmonary surfactant to very young patients (eg, preterm infants). A catheter 101 transports atomized surfactant directly to the retropharyngeal region in order to increase the efficacy of medication administration without being invasive: this is particularly important for very young patients, such as preterm infants suffering from Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Nrds ). In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the catheter is made of biocompatible flexible material (for example, plastic material). It is possible to couple the catheter with a rigid frame (for example, metal) to increase the rigidity of the device and to improve the ease of placement operations. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, administration of the atomized medicament is carried out by means of an air delivery technique. |