Equosonic Clinic Starter Package with additional power bank for operation without power connection

The Open Mask

Our inhalation mask is made of high-quality, food-safe PE plastic in a bucket shape and comes without additional valves. Unlike closed mask systems, the animal does not have to actively inhale the aerosol mist. Instead, the generated mist is continuously directed into the mask via a ventilation system.

The open system allows for the most natural and relaxed breathing possible during use. A calm breathing situation can help aerosol particles distribute evenly in the airways. Due to the lower breathing speed during relaxed breathing, fine aerosols can also reach deeper areas of the airways.

Our inhalers continuously introduce the aerosol into the mask while the horse can inhale and exhale the mist calmly.

The Technology

Ultrasonic nebulizers are used to nebulize inhalation solutions for respiratory applications. Aerosol generation occurs through mechanical vibrations at a frequency of 1.7 MHz, which are produced in distilled water (contact water). These vibrations are generated by piezoceramic components that convert electrical energy into mechanical vibrations.

To physically separate the nebulizer from the nebulization unit, an aquapak® system is used within the contact liquid. The mechanical vibrations are transmitted through its base and spread in the inhalation liquid. At the surface of the NaCl or inhalation solution, fine capillary waves form, which intensify with increasing excitation frequency and enable aerosol formation.

The ultrasonic nebulizers of the equosonic series produce particle sizes of approx. 0.5 to 5 µm with a nebulization output of up to 6.5 ml/min. The generated aerosol spectrum can be distributed in different areas of the airways depending on particle size, breathing technique, and application situation.

Compared to technically simpler compressor nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers operate with high-frequency mechanical vibrations, allowing the production of fine aerosol particles. In the literature, particle sizes under 5 µm are described in connection with respiratory inhalation applications.

Over 95% of the surface of the respiratory system is located below the larynx. The bronchial system has extremely fine branches with very small diameters. Therefore, particle size plays a crucial role in the distribution of aerosol particles within the airways.

The ultrasonic nebulizers of the equosonic Private, equosonic Clinic, and equosonic free series operate with a ceramic membrane frequency of 1.7 MHz and produce aerosol particles in a size range of approx. 0.5 to 5 µm.

For the most even distribution of the aerosol, calm and relaxed breathing during use is recommended. Therefore, the animal should stand as still as possible during inhalation and should not be moved intensively immediately before or directly after the application.

Inhalation During Movement

We do not recommend inhalation during movement. Physical activity often changes the breathing pattern to faster and shallower breathing. This can alter the distribution of aerosol particles within the airways.

For the most even inhalation, the horse should stand as still as possible during the application. Movement after inhalation is generally possible with some time delay. However, immediately after the application, a short rest period of about 15 minutes is recommended. Regular exercise is important for horses in general but should not be combined directly with inhalation.