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RESP 251
Module 3B
11
Health Care
Undergraduate 1
02/22/2009

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Term
Difference between a nebulizer and an atomizer
Definition
Nebulizer has a baffle that knocks out larger particles
Term
Residual Dead Volume
Definition
Amount in nebulizer that can not be aerosolized 0.5 - 1 ml
Term
Amount of drug actually delivered from nebulizer
Definition
35 - 60 %
Term
Amount of Solution in Nebulizer
Definition
3 - 5 mls
Term
Size of particles from MDI
Definition
3-6 micron
Term
Actual Pulmonary Disposition of MDI
Definition
10-20%
Term
5 Major Components of MDI
Definition
-drug
-propellant
-canister
-metering valve
-actuator with mouth piece
Term
What have CFC's been replaced with?
Definition
HFA - hydrofluroalkanes
Term
MDI Output - Amount that is drug
Definition
~1%
Term
DPI Flow Rate
Definition
40 - 60 lpm
Term
Turbohaler # of doses
Definition
60 - 200
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