Long description
How the Omron C101 Essential Compressor Nebuliser Works
The Omron C101 Essential (VM-NEBORC01) is a compressor nebuliser, a device that uses compressed air to turn liquid medication into a fine mist the patient can breathe in. The mist is inhaled through the supplied mask or mouthpiece. The C101 produces a particle size of MMAD 3.9 µm. MMAD (mass median aerodynamic diameter) describes the average size of the medication droplets, and smaller droplets are better able to travel into the lower airways. The unit has a 12 ml medication capacity and a nebulisation rate of 0.3 ml/min, and treatment starts at the touch of a button.
Clinical Use and Performance
The Omron C101 Essential is intended for delivering prescribed inhaled medication in respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Because the mist can reach the deeper airways, it is used to help relieve symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Operation is quiet at approximately 63 dB, and the compact 220 x 150 x 100 mm body weighs only 1.2 kg. This suits home care, community health settings and clinics that need a simple, affordable nebuliser. The nebuliser kit is easy to clean and disinfect between uses. Medication should always be used as prescribed by a doctor or healthcare professional.
Accessories, Warranty and Availability
The C101 Essential comes ready to use with a nebuliser kit, a 100 cm air tube, a mouthpiece, a nosepiece, a PVC adult mask, a PVC child mask, an air filter and an instruction manual. The adult and child masks let one unit serve patients of different ages. The unit carries a 5-year warranty from the date of purchase; the warranty applies to the unit only and does not cover accessories. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the Omron C101 Essential is a practical choice for families, clinics and community health programmes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Omron |
| Model | C101 Essential |
| SKU | VM-NEBORC01 |
| Type | Compressor nebuliser |
| Particle size (MMAD) | 3.9 µm |
| Nebulisation rate | 0.3 ml/min |
| Medication capacity | 12 ml |
| Sound level | Approx. 63 dB |
| Dimensions | 220 x 150 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Air tube length | 100 cm |
| Masks | 1 x adult (PVC), 1 x child (PVC) |
| Included | Nebuliser kit, air tube, mouthpiece, nosepiece, adult mask, child mask, air filter, instruction manual |
| Warranty | 5 years from date of purchase (unit only, accessories excluded) |
