Improve inhaler technique through training

The Vitalograph AIM™ assists medical practitioners in identifying the appropriate inhaler type and in training patients to use their inhaler correctly.

Mastery of the correct technique will support more accurate drug delivery in a range of DPI and MDI inhalers and good patient compliance, resulting in better disease management.

Using a hygienic single-use disposable inhaler simulator, AIM provides clear feedback and information to support correct technique including:

Inspiratory acceleration at start of inspiration
Timing of firing of MDI
Inspiratory flow rate throughout inspiration
Inhalation time within target flow range
Breath hold time at end of inhalation
Inhaler types:
- MDI
- DPI
- Generic
- DISKUS
- Ellipta
- Custom inhaler types are also available.

AIM Aerosol Inhalation Trainer

SKU: 45710

USD 493.75

The battery powered AIM provides accurate and objective live feedback on inspiratory flow rate and breath hold during inhaler use. A summary visual result is displayed to clearly illustrate the difference between good and poor technique. The parts of the inhalation process which a patient has yet to master, including factors that are difficult to observe by eye, are clearly highlighted thereby enabling physicians to concentrate on specific aspects of patient technique.

Benefits:

Validates effective use of an inhaler

Identifies correct choice of inhaler device type

Identifies and quantifies poor inhaler technique

Objective identification of proper use of the inhaler device

Assists in training patients to use their inhalers correctly

Provides clear feedback and instructions to patient and trainer

Easy to use, hygienic and low cost

MDI, DPI and spacer training options

Model	4500
Dimensions	Net: 165mm x 133mm x 39.6mm
Flow detection principle	Differential pressure sensor
Flow impedance of inhaler simulator mouthpiece	DPI: 0.49 cmH2O/L/min at 50 L/min. MDI & Spacer: 0.016 cmH2O/L/min at 50 L/min
Flow detection	Flow sampling @ 20Hz
Maximum flow	100 L/min
Flow accuracy	Better than ±5% or 5L/min
Power Supply	4 x AAA
Battery Life	1 year when using one session per day, with three tests per session, and an average of five sessions per week.

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes (based on the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology – CPT) as defined below are the most common used to describe spirometry and other procedures performed with the Vitalograph spirometers and other devices.

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AIM Aerosol Inhalation Trainer

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