The Retec breathing assistor. An application of fluidics to apparatus for inhalation therapy.
The Retec breathing assistor, with its gluidic valve, is an interesting method of providing assisted positive pressure inspiration, a resistive load to expiration and a capability for the administration of drugs by nebuliser. It requires some co-operation but very little training by patients, and is easily cleaned and maintained.
D000336:Aerosols; D005100:Expectorants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D010100:Oxygen; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D011312:Pressure; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*
D000336:Aerosols; D005100:Expectorants; D010100:Oxygen