Comparison of Respiratory Parameters and Plasma Cytokine Levels between Treatment with SalmeterolFluticasone and IpratropiumTerbutalineBudesonide in Mechanically Ventilated COPD Patients.docVIP

Original Article 373 Comparison of Respiratory Parameters and Plasma Cytokine Levels between Treatment with Salmeterol/Fluticasone and Ipratropium/Terbutaline/Budesonide in Mechanically Ventilated COPD Patients Huang-Pin Wu1,2, MD; Yu-Chih Liu1,2, MD; Shi-Chuan Lin2, RT; Ming-Yi Chien2, RT; Fang-Chun Liao2, RT; Shu-Chuan Chang2, RT; Wen-Bin Shieh1,2, MD Background: It is unknown whether the bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects of inhaled salmeterol and fluticasone (SF) are better than those of traditionally inhaled ipratropium, terbutaline and budesonide (ITB) in mechanically ve