2.4 Description of function
Inhalation therapy (compressor with nebuliser and mouthpiece or
mask)
Compressor and nebuliser
The compressor supplies the nebuliser with compressed air.
When compressed air is supplied, the nebuliser gener-
Ambient air
ates an aerosol from the liquid, for example the medica-
Aerosol
tion with which it is filled. This aerosol is breathed into
the lungs through the mouthpiece or optionally a mask.
Liquid
Compressed air
In combination with a mouthpiece or a suitable mask, the PARI LC PLUS Nebuliser
(Type 022) is a suitable therapy for patients in all age groups. The nozzle attachments de-
scribed below are particularly suitable for the specified age groups.
The size of the aerosol droplets is determined by the nozzle inserts. The smaller the droplets
are, the farther they can penetrate into the deeper and smaller regions of the lung:
– The transparent nozzle insert produces medium-sized droplets for the central lung region
in adults and children aged 4 and older.
Mask
The mask is an accessory for PARI inhalation systems.
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