Pari COMPACT2, Instructions For Use Manual

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Aerosol data according to ISO 27427
The aerosol characteristics presented in these instructions for
use were determined in accordance with ISO 27427 using Sal-
butamol. If other solutions or suspensions are used for
nebulisation, the aerosol characteristics may differ from the val-
ues shown (particularly if they have greater viscosity).
The following data is based on tests according to a standard
which takes adult breathing patterns as a basis. Therefore,
these figures will probably differ from corresponding figures
that were calculated for populations of children and infants.
Nozzle insert
(transparent)
Minimum com-
pressor flow
(3 l/min –
0.6 bar) Nominal com-
pressor flow
(4 l/min –
1.2 bar)
7
Maximum com-
pressor flow
(6 l/min –
1.9 bar)
MMAD [µm]
8
5.4 4.5 3.4
GSD
9
2.13 2.23 2.31
Respirable fraction
[% < 5 µm] 44.0 53.2 66.2
Aerosol fraction
[% < 2 µm] 11.6 17.9 28.1
Aerosol fraction
[% > 2 µm < 5 µm] 32.4 35.3 38.1
Aerosol fraction
[% > 5 µm] 56.0 46.8 33.8
Aerosol output [ml] 0.30 0.40 0.38
Aerosol output rate
[ml/min] 0.09 0.12 0.14
Residual volume
[ml] (gravimetric) 1.28 1.15 1.14
7) Operation with PARI COMPACT2 compressor (Type 152).
8) MMAD = Mass Median Aerodynamic Diameter
9) GSD = Geometric Standard Deviation
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