The Omron C28 nebulizer will significantly speed up recovery from diseases of the upper respiratory tract. The device can be successfully used both in medical institutions and at home. Suitable for all segments of the population, both adults and children can use it.
Device Description
The Omron C28 nebulizer is a device that converts liquid into a vapor state. Refers to modern powerful compressor-type inhalers. Does not overheat during the work process and can work for a long period without shutting down. Has a long service life.
The chamber of the device has a unique structure and is equipped with virtual valves. During inhalation, the particles at the outlet of the nebulizer have a size of 5 microns. Thanks to these parameters, the drug easily enters the respiratory tract and settles on their mucous membrane, which helps to speed up the process of treating bronchopulmonary diseases.
Omron can be used by both children and adults. It is for this that inThe device comes with two masks: a larger one and a smaller one. The inhaler was developed in close collaboration with the world's leading pulmonologists. Thanks to V. V. T. exhalation here is performed in the same way as inhalation through the mouthpiece of the nebulizer, as a result of which breathing is balanced during spraying, and the loss of the drug during inhalation is significantly reduced. The device can be used both in a hospital and at home. It supports the use of many medications.
Omron C28 nebulizer: specifications
This device is a compressor nebulizer without heating. It works from the electrical network at 220-240V and 50/60 Hz. Consumes electricity about 138 V. The temperature regime during the working process fluctuates around 10-40°C. The weight of one compressor without additional components is 1.9 kg. Device parameters (width/height/length) - 170x103x182 mm. The particle size at the outlet is 5 microns. The medicine container is designed for a maximum volume of 7 ml and a minimum volume of 2 ml. The noise of the device at a distance per meter is 60 dB. Nebulization frequency is 0.4 ml/min with 0.4 ml aerosol volume and 0.06 ml/min drug delivery rate.
Fully complies with European standards prEN 13544-1 Omron C28 nebulizer. Registration certificate for the sale of the device in Russia - No. FZZ 2009/03674. The document was issued on May 5, 2009 for an unlimited period.
Indications and contraindications for use
The Omron C28 nebulizer is designed for use incomplex treatment of acute respiratory diseases that are concentrated in the bronchopulmonary system. These are mainly rhinitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis. In addition to the mentioned pathologies, the device helps to cure pneumonia, obstructive diseases of the pulmonary system, bronchitis. The apparatus is used in the treatment of bronchial asthma, and is also involved in the treatment of patients with tuberculosis. Inhalations of the drug prevent the development of negative processes after surgery on the respiratory organs. The benefits of this device in cystic fibrosis, emphysema, asthma, and bronchiectasis are invaluable.
The Omron nebulizer should not be used if there is pulmonary hemorrhage, spontaneous pneumothorax progressing due to bullous-type pulmonary emphysema. It is forbidden to use an inhaler in the presence of cardiac arrhythmias and patients with heart failure. A contraindication is individual intolerance to drugs in the form of inhalation.
Preparing the instrument for operation
Before using the Omron C28 nebulizer, the instructions for use recommend that you familiarize yourself with the device. Before first use, all parts (camera, mouthpiece, mask and nosepiece) must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
Before preparing the inhaler for operation, make sure that the power switch button of the device is turned off. Next, insert the plug into an electrical outlet, remove the mouthpiece, and with it the plug from the nebulizer. Nowit is necessary to remove the lid from the chamber of the medicine container, remove the baffle from this tank and pour the required amount of medicine into it - from 2 to 7 ml. After placing the medical product in the device, the baffle is returned back to the tank, and the lid of the nebulizer chamber is fixed on top. The desired inhalation nozzle is put on the device.
The nebulizer chamber is connected with an air tube to the compressor. Before putting the device into operation, make sure that everything is connected correctly, and at this time the camera must be kept in a vertical position so as not to spill the medicine.
Inhalation procedure
Convenient and easy to use nebulizer "Omron C28". Instructions for use before starting it must be studied. After preparing the device for the working process, the nebulizer chamber is picked up and held vertically, without tilting to the sides. The button is placed in the “on” position.
When the device is put into operation, compressed air from the main unit (compressor) moves to the nozzle, where a special baffle is located. This is where the air is mixed with the medicine. Further, the medicine is fed up by the deflector, disintegrating into many small particles.
In order to interrupt inhalation, you should put the switch in the "off" mode. The duration of the procedure is determined by the doctor. If a mouthpiece is used, then this element is taken into the mouth and, in a calm state, exhale air through it. When using the nosepiecebreathe out through the mouth. If a mask is used for inhalation, then it should completely cover the mouth and nose. Exhale through the inhalation nozzle.
After the procedure, the device is turned off with the button. Then you need to make sure that there is no condensation or moisture in the air tube. After that, the plug is removed from the socket. In the presence of moisture, the chamber is disconnected from the tube and the compressor is turned on. Therefore, the air tube must dry out, which will not create a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria.
Caring for the appliance
The Omron C28 compressor nebulizer needs to be cleaned after each use, as the medicine that has dried after the procedure can lead to poor performance of the device and the spread of infections. After each use, thoroughly rinse with hot water and disinfect the inhalation nozzles and chamber.
All manipulations are carried out only after the device is turned off and its cable is disconnected from the electrical outlet. First of all, the chamber should be disconnected from the air tube and the remnants of the medicine should be poured out of it. All components of the nebulizer container and it itself must be washed in warm water with detergent. After that, all parts are rinsed under running hot water.
Device cleaning should be followed by disinfection. To do this, you can immerse the parts of the device in a special antiseptic solution or boil them for fifteen minutes. After the above activities, the nebulizer components should be placed on a clean towel anddry. The compressor is wiped with a damp soft cloth as it gets dirty. It cannot be immersed in water, as the case is not protected from moisture. In this way, the air tube should also be looked after. After all parts are dry, the nebulizer kit should be assembled and placed in a dry, tightly closed bag, which should be placed in the special compartment of the bag for transporting the device.
Storage of the machine
Omron C28 IE nebulizers should not be left unattended near incapacitated people or children. Also, such devices must be protected from strong impacts. During storage, the temperature should not be too low or too high, and avoid high humidity and direct sunlight on the device. The air tube must not be bent or twisted during storage.
When disposing of the machine, please follow local regulations. The nebulizer does not need to be cleaned with gasoline, thinner, or flammable chemicals. Transportation and storage of the device should be carried out in a bag specially designed for this purpose.
How to change the air filter?
The Omron C28 compressor nebulizer has an air filter that begins to darken during use of the device. On average, the filter is replaced every 60 days. In order to replace it, it is necessary to remove the cover from the compressor, in which the filter is located. Use a sharp object to remove the oldelement and replace it with a new one. After the actions taken, the air filter cover must be replaced.
Device package
The instruction introduces in detail all the components and functions of the device. Nebulizer "Omron C28" consists of:
- compressor;
- air tube;
- nebulizer kit;
- inhalation tips.
The compressor has a switch, as well as a hole for connecting an air tube and a cover with a built-in air filter inside. On the body of the main device there is also a holder for the camera, holes for ventilation, a plug and a cord for connecting it to an outlet. The nebulizer kit contains a plug, a special air intake, a lid, a baffle, a medicine container, a nozzle, a waterproof adapter for connecting to an air tube.
Inhalation nozzles include: a mouthpiece, a mask for children and a separate one for adults, as well as a cannula (nose nozzle). In addition to the above components, the device comes with five spare air filters, a bag for transporting the inhaler, an instruction manual, a warranty card.
Device life
The Omron C28 nebulizer has an average service life of five years. It is recommended to change the nebulizer chamber after six months of intensive use of the device. The service life of its components is one year. The inhalation nozzles, an adapter for a child's mask and an air tube serve the same amount. Air filters are recommended to be changed every two months.
Device cost
The camera for the Omron C28 nebulizer (St. Petersburg and other regions of the country) costs about 650 rubles, and the device itself - within 5.5 thousand rubles. The price of an air tube is 800 rubles, a mouthpiece is 280 rubles, one air filter is 220 rubles, an inhalation mask is 340 rubles, a nasal nozzle is 280 rubles. Prices may vary slightly depending on the outlet.
Omron C28 nebulizer: reviews
Which is better to buy an inhaler? This question is asked by thousands of people, faced with diseases of the bronchopulmonary system. The Omron C24 and C28 nebulizer are the most popular devices today. Model C24 is intended only for children, the C28 device is more versatile and suitable for both young patients and adults. The first device has a lower noise level, but despite this, many prefer a more versatile inhaler - C28.
Reviews of the Omron C28 nebulizer note the ease of assembly, the fast inhalation process, and the good quality of the aerosol. It is said to be long lasting, help fight respiratory problems, and is suitable for the whole family. Note a handy bag for storing the appliance.
The disadvantages of the nebulizer users attributed the noise and vibration of the device during operation, high cost, rapid wear of the nebulizer chamber and the lack of autonomous operation of the device. Some people note that during the work process, the air tube is constantly disconnected fromcameras.
In general, people were satisfied with the use of this inhaler. It significantly speeds up the treatment process, suitable not only for children, but also for adults. In the process of service fully justifies its cost.
