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Respiratory Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Inhaler devices and nebulisers

A2A spacer

The A2A spacer is a pocket-sized, valved holding chamber with a volume of 210 ml. It is designed to help deliver medication from a pMDI to the lungs, by improving co-ordination and medication deposition. It comes with and without a mask. It is collapsible to make it more portable and is made from anti-microbial, low-static, transparent plastic for improved hygiene. It is recommended for single patient use and is easy to clean. Suitable for children and adults.

 

Stockists: Medisave, Williams Medical Supplies.

Able Spacer 2 Inhaler Medication Aid

The Able Spacer is a small volume spacer to improve inhaler technique when using metered dose inhalers. It is available in both adult and child sizes, and is easy to dismantle for cleaning. An in-built coaching signal informs patients whether they are using it correctly.

 

Stockists: Clement Clarke, Medisave, Williams Medical Supplies .

AeroChamber Plus Flow-Vu

The AeroChamber Plus® Flow-Vu valved holding chamber (VHC) is a medical device designed to help improve delivery of pressurised metered dose inhaler (puffer) medications to the lungs. The successor to the popular AeroChamber® Plus spacer, the Flow-Vu* Inhalation Indicator provides assurance that patients are using their inhaler with spacer correctly as it moves as they inhale and only if there is a proper seal, and so can be used to count the number of breaths taken.

Available with a mask or mouthpiece, in a range of sizes: from infant to adult.

Stockists: GP Supplies, Mistry Medical Supplies.

Medix AC2000 Nebuliser

For use at home or in hospital. A powerful mains compressor provides highly effective drug delivery. The durable case has a storage compartment to hold accessories and the mains cable. Supplied with a Medix starter kit, which includes a chamber, drive line, adult face mask plus a spare inlet filter and filter spanner

 

Stockists: Nebulisers Direct, Evergreen Nebulisers, Williams Medical Supplies.

Medix Econoneb Nebuliser

Almost identical in performance to the AC2000, but more compact. Supplied complete with a Medix starter kit, which includes a chamber, drive line, adult face mask plus a spare inlet filter and filter spanner.

 

Stockists: Nebulisers Direct, Evergreen Nebulisers.

Medix Turboneb Nebuliser

The most powerful nebuliser with the highest flow rate in the Medix range. Designed for constant use in a hospital or clinic. It will nebulise any prescribed solution, including the thicker, stickier antibiotics and steroid solutions.

 

Stockists: Nebulisers Direct, Evergreen Nebulisers.

Omron C28P Compressor Nebuliser

When coupled with the new variable valve technology (VVT) nebuliser chamber provided, the C28P produces a very small particle size with minimal prescribed solution residue, meaning more aerosol is available for inhalation over a shorter nebulisation time.
This model comes with the VVT nebuliser kit, tube, adult and child face masks, a mouthpiece, and five spare filters all packed inside a carry bag.

 

Stockists: Argos.

Omron MicroAir U100 Mesh Nebuliser

The vibrating mesh technology produces an extremely fine aerosol mist which penetrates quickly and deeply into the lungs. The MicroAir can be used at various angles, even lying down in bed.
The device is small and portable and provides four hours of nebulisation time from two AA batteries. With an average daily use of 30 minutes, this means it will last up to eight days.
Supplied complete with adult and child facemasks, mouthpiece, batteries and soft carrying pouch.

 

Stockists: Williams Medical Supplies, Evergreen Nebulisers.

Omron NE-U780 UltraAir PRO Nebuliser

The Omron UltraAir Pro U780 is intended for use in a medical facility, such as hospital, clinic and doctor’s office, or at home under the strict guidance of a medical expert.
The U780 is easy to clean, featuring a removable water tank that can be submerged in liquid for disinfection and cleaning purposes, a simple solution to a difficult cleaning concern. The attachments are also autoclave-safe giving a wider range of disinfectant options.
The unit operates completely silently and has easy touch controls to adjust the nebulisation volume and the air-flow.

 

Stockists: Evergreen Nebulisers.

PARI Boy Classic Nebuliser

This mains nebuliser offers a high output ensuring an extremely effective therapy. It has an integrated carry handle and a convenient chamber holder for when filling or when the unit is not in use. It also has a 4-year warranty. The model is supplied with the durable Pari Sprint medication chamber with PIF control. This provides an enhanced therapy, faster treatment times, and delivers more of the prescribed solution during inspiration and less wastage during expiration.

 

Stockists: Evergreen Nebulisers, Nebulisers Direct.

PARI Compact 2 Nebuliser

This nebuliser is the mid-range nebuliser from Pari. The machine is supplied with the clinically proven Pari LC Plus nebuliser chamber. The compressor also features a useful chamber holder for when the unit is not in use. This product can be used to treat illnesses such as asthma, COPD and bronchitis.

 

Stockists: Evergreen Nebulisers, Nebulisers Direct.

Philips InnoSpire Deluxe with Sidestream

The InnoSpire Deluxe is an easy-to-use mains- powered compressor offering reliable therapy at home or in hospital.
The high performance Sidestream chamber can be used with either a mask or a mouthpiece, both of which are supplied, and will nebulise all commonly prescribed bronchodilators. It produces a fast and accurate drug delivery with 76% of the output smaller than 3 microns, enabling more of the prescribed solution to reach the lower airways. The reusable Sidestream chamber can be sterilised by boiling and gives a consistent performance for at least a year.

 

Stockists: Evergreen Nebulisers, Nebulisers Direct

Philips Innospire Essence Nebuliser

A compact and lightweight design. The InnoSpire Essence incorporates proven Sidestream chamber technology, which ensures a fast and reliable delivery of commonly prescribed solutions. Supplied complete with a Sidestream Nebuliser kit containing a chamber, adult and child face masks, mouthpiece, air tube and a spare filter.

 

Stockists: Evergreen Nebulisers, Nebulisers Direct.

Respironics OptiChamber Diamond

The device has a clear chamber made of anti-static material suspends the aerosol longer, meaning that you have more time to inhale the medication so the patient has a flexible pMDI adapter fits all metered dose inhalers.

 

Stockists: Healthcare for All, Mistry Medical Supplies.

Volumatic spacer

Fits all Allen & Hanburys inhalers. A paediatric version is also available.

 

Stockists: Mistry Medical Supplies.

Vortex

The VORTEX valved holding chamber is antistatic, ensuring a reliable dosage. A universal MDI adaptor means it fits all standard metered dose inhalers. Available with mouthpiece, baby mask, child mask or adult mask. The baby and adult mask versions come with a unique ‘operation aid’, making it easy to operate with one hand.

 

Stockists: Pari Medical