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ultrasonic nebulizer |
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ultrasonic nebulizer,
a humidifier in which an electric current is used to produce high-frequency vibrations in a container of fluid. The vibrations break up the fluid into aerosol particles. nebulizer [neb´u-līz″er] a device for dispensing liquid in a fine spray; types used include jet and ultrasonic nebulizers. Called also atomizer. small volume nebulizer a pneumatically powered device used to aerosolize medications for delivery to patients. ultrasonic nebulizer an electronic device that generates ultrasound waves that break up water into an aerosol mist. Venturi nebulizer a type of nebulizer used in aerosol therapy. The pressure drop of gas flowing through the venturi mask draws liquid from a capillary tube; as the liquid enters the gas stream it breaks up into a spray of small droplets. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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