Table 5. Causes for unscheduled termination of nebulizing procedure.
| Causes | ON group (n=1) | UN group (n=14) | UNWO group (n=5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpO2 of less than 85% and significantly increased shortness of breath | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cough and expectoration causing significantly increased shortness of breath | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Wheezing | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Irritating cough | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Excessively high temperature | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fatigue | 1 | 5 | 1 |
SpO2, peripheral oxygen saturation; ON, oxygen-driven nebulization; UN, ultrasonic nebulization; UNWO, ultrasonic nebulization with warming and oxygen.