ultrasonic nebulizer


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" >venturi mask draws liquid from a capillary tube; as the liquid enters the gas stream it breaks up into a spray of small droplets.

ul·tra·son·ic neb·u·liz·er

a humidifier using high-frequency electricity to power a transducer that vibrates 1,350,000 times per second and divides water up into 0.5-3 mcm particles in its nebulizing chamber; used in inhalation therapy.

ul·tra·son·ic neb·u·li·zer

(ŭl'tră-son'ik neb'yū-lī-zĕr) A humidifier using high-frequency electricity to power a transducer that vibrates 1.35 million times per second and emits water particles 0.5-3 mcm in size; used in inhalation therapy.