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
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