Reimagining Pediatric Aerosol Delivery: Vibrating Mesh Therapy in a High Acuity ED
Course Description
This clinical webinar provides respiratory therapists with a practical, real-world look at the use of vibrating mesh aerosol technology in the pediatric emergency department (ED), drawing on the experience of a free-standing children’s hospital. Through case-based discussion, participants will explore how aerosol therapy is delivered in acute asthma exacerbations and how vibrating mesh nebulization can support efficient, consistent medication delivery in a fast-paced ED environment. Participants will explore how vibrating mesh technology can improve treatment efficiency, medication delivery, and patient experience in high acuity emergency settings.
Learner Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the role of aerosol therapy in the management of pediatric asthma in the emergency department (ED).
2. Explain the clinical rationale for using vibrating mesh aerosol technology in pediatric patients.
3. Identify practical considerations for integrating vibrating mesh nebulization into ED workflows to support timely and effective care.
4. Discuss case-based examples demonstrating aerosol delivery strategies in conditions such as asthma exacerbations.
5. Apply insights and best practices to enhance respiratory therapist decision-making and collaboration within the pediatric emergency care team.
Featured Presenter: Joyce A Baker, MBA, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FAARC
Joyce is the Pulmonary Transition Care and Asthma Program Coordinator at the Breathing Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado. She is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric asthma care, serving as co-chair of the Colorado and National Asthma Coalitions. Joyce has published in Respiratory Care, serves on the journal’s Editorial Board, and frequently speaks on improving outcomes for children with respiratory disease.
