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Microlife NEB 210
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Typecompressorcompressor
Purposestationarystationary
Design for kids
Specs
Medicine container6 ml12 ml
Compressor power150 W
Max air flow8 L/min7 L/min
Nebulization rate0.4 ml/min0.35 ml/min
Particle size0.5 – 5 µm
Medium particle size (MMAD)2.08 µm3.4 µm
Particle size changing
Tube length100 cm
Noise level58 dB
Nozzles
adult mask
children's mask
nozzle for nose
nozzle for mouth
adult mask
children's mask
nozzle for mouth
General
Power sourcemainsmains
Cable length1.5 m
Dimensions160x161x90 mm135x180x148 mm
Weight1200 g
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2023november 2020
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Glossary

Design for kids

This category includes nebulisers made in a characteristic "childish" design. Such a design may include bright colours, additional decorative details (for example, in the form of figurines) and even the original shape of the entire body of the nebuliser — in the form of an animal, a fairy-tale castle, etc. Also included are models that are regularly produced in the "adult" version, but also have a "childish" colour version.

Medicine container

The nebuliser's built-in medicine reservoir volume is a crucial consideration. It's important to align this parameter with medical guidelines for the prescribed treatment. A too-small capacity may require frequent refilling, disrupting the treatment process.

Also, knowing the volume of the reservoir and the nebulization rate (see below), it is possible to estimate the operating time of the nebuliser on a single refill.

Compressor power

The power consumed by the compressor of the nebuliser during operation; in this case, it means not only the corresponding element of compressor models (see "Type"), but also the nebulizer in ultrasonic devices.

The performance and power consumption of the nebuliser depend on this parameter. The more powerful the compressor, the higher the possible air flow rate and, accordingly, nebulization. At the same time, powerful devices consume more power (which is especially important when powered offline, see below) and can generate quite a lot of noise.

Max air flow

The maximum air output of a compressor nebuliser during operation is a key factor to consider. It's important to note that actual performance during normal operation is often lower. Different applications have recommended air flow intensities, and knowing this parameter helps assess how well the inhaler aligns with specific recommendations.

Nebulization rate

The nebuliser's nebulization capacity per minute.

The ideal nebulization rate can differ based on factors such as the patient's health condition, the type of disease, and the composition of the inhaled medication, as outlined in medical guidelines. This rate is crucial in assessing the inhaler's effectiveness for specific situations and also influences how long the device operates on a single medication refill.

Some models have a nebulization speed control — in such cases, the maximum value is usually indicated in the characteristics.

Particle size

The aerosol generated by a nebuliser contains droplets of varying sizes. Smaller droplets have an easier time reaching the narrow passages of the bronchi, delivering the medicinal substance deeper into the respiratory system. For optimal therapeutic effects, it is recommended that droplet sizes do not surpass 5 microns. It's worth noting that during the atomization process, particles may vary in size, and their values are often expressed as a range.

Medium particle size (MMAD)

Since not all particles have the same size, this paragraph indicates exactly the average, most common particle size when splitting in this inhaler. Accordingly, lower values allow easier and deeper penetration into the bronchi.

Particle size changing

Possibility to change the size of the particles created during the nebulization of the medicinal product. See above for size value. Here we note that high penetrating power is not always required: for some diseases (for example, inflammation in the larynx or trachea), it is not necessary to deliver the medicine deep into the bronchi. Accordingly, by changing the particle size, it is possible to control the delivery distance.

Tube length

The length of the tube connected on one side to the compressor, and on the other — to the mask. Allows you to determine at what distance from the device you can perform procedures.