摘要 |
<p>A nebulizer apparatus (1) to atomize liquid solutions or suspensions. The nebulizer is typically used in conjunction with a breathing circuit (2) to deliver atomized medicine to a patient. A housing (50) with an opening covered by a thin mesh plate (66) is supplied with the liquid to be nebulized on an 'on-demand' basis. The mesh plate (66) or liquid is vibrated at ultrasonic frequencies to atomize the liquid as it passes through the plate into breathing gases flowing through the breathing tube (2).</p> |