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Particle Specifications
CPEP Mode at 28 LPM
Particle Specifications with 95% Confidence Level for 1 Cycle
Coarse particles (due to oro-pharyngeal deposition) and ultra-fine
particles (due to exhalation) are not likely to deposit in the patient’s airway
and provide limited clinical benefit.
Particle
Characterization
Drug MetaNeb
MMAD (um) Albuterol
Ipratropium
Cromolyn 0.71-1.12
0.33-0.83
0.27-0.44
GSD 3.99-4.76
3.23-6.93
3.77-5.04
Total Dose Delivered by
Device ug 389.6-529
149-180.1
647.5-929.9
Total Respirable Dose
(0.5 - 5 um) 89-137.8
16.6-46.4
208-299.2
Coarse Particle Dose
>4.7 microns - ug 205.7-338.6
87.8-119
122.4-150
Fine Particle Dose
<4.7 microns - ug 146.7-227.6
47.5-74.8
514.3-790.7
Ultra-Fine Particle Dose
<1.0 Microns - ug 84.4-143.9
30-47.3
307.4-673.4