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Pulmonary distribution of particles given by intratracheal instillation or by aerosol inhalation

Journal Article · · Environ. Res.; (United States)
In animal studies concerned with the deposition of particulate matter in the lung, two methods for delivery of particles are commonly used, aerosol inhalation and intratracheal instillation of particle suspensions. We have attempted to evaluate the distribution patterns of each of these methods. Particles labeled with /sup 99m/Tc were administered to both rats and hamsters. The animals were subsequently killed. The lungs were excised, weighed, inflated, dried, and divided into 54 pieces which were counted individually in a Nuclear-Chicago Model 4230 Automatic Gamma Scintillation System. Groups receiving intratracheal instillations demonstrated nonuniform distribution patterns with preferential deposition in the dependent portions of the lung. The aerosol groups evidence more even distribution with preferential deposition in the apical lobes.
Research Organization:
Harvard Univ. School of Public Health, Boston
OSTI ID:
7190201
Journal Information:
Environ. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Res.; (United States) Vol. 11:1; ISSN ENVRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English