Abstract

Specifies performance and safety requirements for jet nebulizers and associated portable air pumps used in respiratory drug therapy. Appendices include methods for determining minimum aerosol output, residual volume, minimum fill volume and performance at normal orientation and at maximum angle of tilt of the jet nebulizer, determination of particle size and non-spill volume.

Scope

This Standard specifies performance and safety requirements for jet nebulizers and associated portable air pumps used in respiratory drug therapy.
Requirements for atomizers are not dealt with in this Standard.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
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ISBN
Committee	HE-019
Supersedes	DR 93081