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Performance of different nebulizers in clinical use for Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC).

Authors :
Göhler, Daniel
Oelschlägel, Kathrin
Ouaissi, Mehdi
Giger-Pabst, Urs
Source :
PLoS ONE; 5/2/2024, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p1-15, 15p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Objective: Technical ex-vivo comparison of commercial nebulizer nozzles used for Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC). Methods: The performance of four different commercial nebulizer nozzles (Nebulizer; HurriChem<superscript>TM</superscript>; MCR-4 TOPOL<superscript>®</superscript>; QuattroJet) was analysed concerning: i) technical design and principle of operation, ii) operational pressure as function of the liquid flow rate, iii) droplet size distribution via laser diffraction spectrometry, iv) spray cone angle, spray cone form as well as horizontal drug deposition by image-metric analyses and v) chemical resistance via exposing to a cytostatic solution and chemical composition by means of spark optical emission spectral analysis. Results: The Nebulizer shows quasi an identical technical design and thus also a similar performance (e.g., mass median droplet size of 29 μm) as the original PIPAC nozzles (MIP/ CapnoPen). All other nozzles show more or less a performance deviation to the original PIPAC nozzles. The HurriChem<superscript>TM</superscript> has a similar design and principle of operation as the Nebulizer, but provides a finer aerosol (22 μm). The principle of operation of MCR-4 TOPOL<superscript>®</superscript> and QuattroJet differ significantly from that of the original PIPAC nozzle technology. The MCR-4 TOPOL<superscript>®</superscript> offers a hollow spray cone with significantly larger droplets (50 μm) than the original PIPAC nozzles. The QuattroJet generates an aerosol (22 μm) similar to that of the HurriChem<superscript>TM</superscript> but with improved spatial drug distribution. Conclusion: The availability of new PIPAC nozzles is encouraging but can also have a negative impact if their performance and efficacy is unknown. It is recommended that PIPAC nozzles that deviate from the current standard should be subject to bioequivalence testing and implementation in accordance with the IDEAL-D framework prior to routine clinical use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
19
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177016703
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300241