Equosonic Clinic Starter Package

Ultrasonic nebulizers are used for the treatment of all respiratory diseases of various origins. The nebulization is carried out by mechanical vibrations of 1.7 MHz (medical ultrasonic nebulizers), which are generated in distilled water (contact water). These vibrations are produced by piezoceramic components that convert electrical oscillations into mechanical ones. To physically separate the medical nebulizer from the nebulization unit, an aquapak® system is used in the contact liquid. The mechanical vibrations penetrate its base and spread in the inhalation liquid.

They cause the formation of capillary waves on the surface of the NaCl/medication solution, which rise exponentially with increasing excitation frequency.

The package includes:

• Equosonic Clinic
• 6 meter hose for 3 sets of 2 meters each
• Inhalation mask extra large 12 liters or normal 9 liters or small 7 liters (please select)
• 2 inhalation capsules
• Disinfectant cleaner 1000ml
• Pharmaceutical salt approx. 100 g
• Pharmaceutical saline 2% 1000 ml
  
• Sampling spikes and syringes
• 3 pcs. connection hose (fan to inhalation capsule)

Technical data:

• Particle size 0.5-5 microns (fully lung-penetrating)
• Nebulizer output approx. 5.5ml/min
• Power approx. 80 watts
• Operating voltage 230 volts 50Hz

What you still need to get started:

• approx. 500ml distilled water

Please also select the correct mask size for your horse:

12l volume for very large horses Dimensions: 28cm opening x 19.5cm base x 29cm height, circumference of opening about 85cm, circumference of base about 61cm, suitable for large horse breeds or short, powerful noses (Shire Horses, etc.)

9l volume for normal horses Dimensions: 26cm opening x 19cm base x 24cm height, circumference of opening about 80cm, circumference of base about 58 cm, suitable for most horse breeds, such as warmbloods, larger riding ponies, Haflingers, etc.

7l volume for small horses Dimensions: 23cm opening x 17cm base x 21cm height, circumference of opening about 72cm, circumference of base about 53cm, suitable for small to medium ponies

Our ultrasonic nebulizers of the equosonic series achieve droplet sizes from 0.5 to 5 µm, with an output of up to 5.5 ml/min. For normally sized horses, 4 ml/min is completely sufficient. They reach both the upper and lower respiratory tracts. This distinguishes ultrasonic nebulizers from the technically simpler compressor nebulizers, as the functional main part of the respiratory tract with its very large surface area (bronchial system, alveolar system of the lungs) is fully reached.

Over 95% of the surface of the respiratory system is located below the larynx. The bronchial system has bronchi in its finest branches with the diameter of a human hair, and a targeted application of nebulized substances must pass a threshold smaller than 8/1000 mm (5 microns) to reach the structures of the alveoli (lung sacs).
This means that the majority of nebulized particles must be smaller than 5 microns in size.

Our ultrasonic nebulizers of the equosonic series (private, clinic) operate with a vibration frequency of the ceramic membrane of 1.7 MHz. This produces durable particles in a size range of 0.5 – 5 µm (microns).
Due to the high ventilation speeds in the fine bronchioles, effective inhalation must be calm, i.e., with a low breathing rate. The animal should not be moved beforehand, and immediate movement of the animal after treatment is not advisable.

The open mask:

Our mask for inhalation is a PE bucket shape made of high-quality and food-safe plastic, without additional valves. We deliberately do not use closed masks where the animal has to inhale the mist. Our mist is delivered into the mask through a ventilation system. Have you ever done a lung function test? If so, you may know how unpleasant it is to breathe against resistance. Imagine that for 10-20 minutes! Our conviction is: If the horse breathes stress-free, it breathes correctly. Through stress-free and calm breathing, the air speed is lower and the aerosols can better reach the mucous membranes. The finest bronchioles of the lower respiratory tract represent the largest area to be nebulized. Our inhalers deliver the inhalate into the mask. The horse can calmly exhale the mist and the treatment is more successful.

Inhale during movement?

We do not recommend this! When we move, our breathing becomes faster and shallower. This may result in the content not sufficiently depositing in the finest bronchioles. We recommend inhalation while standing. Movement after inhalation with a time delay (15 min) is not a problem and can be beneficial. Basically, horses must be exercised, but not in direct combination with inhalation.

"We provide a warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase for the device purchased from us. The ultrasonic unit is excluded from this, as it is considered a wear part and is not covered by warranty. Hard impacts, extreme temperatures, and
Mechanical damage to the surfaces leads to rapid aging or sudden failure.

Since the ultrasound unit is a consumable part, it must be replaced at irregular intervals depending on usage and maintenance. Usually, a change is necessary after 12-24 months.