Determination of aerosol output
The aerosol output is the quantity of aerosol that the nebuliser
system produces with a given fill volume.
Parameter
Fill volume
2 ml
Test solution
Sodium fluoride (1%)
Test instrument
PARI COMPASS breathing simulator
Measurement time
Until the exiting aerosol stream becomes
irregular, plus 1 minute
Aerosol output rate
3
at minimum flow (3 l/min)
0.14 ml
at maximum flow (6 l/min)
0.15 ml
Determination of the aerosol output rate
The aerosol output rate is the quantity of aerosol that the
nebuliser system produces in a given time.
Parameter
Fill volume
2 ml
Test solution
Sodium fluoride (1%)
Test instrument
PARI COMPASS breathing simulator
Measurement time
1 minute
Aerosol output rate
3
at minimum flow (3 l/min)
0.05 ml/min
at maximum flow (6 l/min)
0.11 ml/min
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