Does reduction in alveolar macrophages attenuate acute ventilator induced lung injury in rats?
Alveolar macrophages participate in the early phase of ventilator-induced lung injury.
Nonadherence is a real problem in pediatric patients. Specific questionnaires can be an excellent reliable method for the routine follow-up of these children, and drug level assay can be requested only for confirmation. This protocol is especially effective in developing countries where financial resources may be limited. Every effort should be made to uncover its true incidence, contributing factors, and best methods of intervention.