Pediatric mask. (Product Marketplace).Respironios introduces a pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. mask that incorporates all the features healthcare professionals and parents need when administering metered-dose inhaler medications to children: The Pediatric Mask for use with OptiChamber[R] Advantage Valved Holding Chamber (VHC VHC Virginia Horse Center (Lexington, Virginia) VHC Vermont Humanities Council VHC Very High Compression (General Motors) VHC Valdez Heli-Camps (Valdez, AK) ). This mask conforms to fit different pediatric patients and provides an effective seal around facial features. Built-in reinforcements help prevent the mask from collapsing and assist a caregiver in maintaining a seal while administering inhaler inhaler /in·hal·er/ (in-hal´er) 1. an apparatus for administering vapor or volatilized medications by inhalation. 2. ventilator (2). in·hal·er n. medications to a fidgety fidg·et·y adj. 1. Tending to fidget. 2. Creating unnecessary fuss. fidg  et·i·ness n.Adj. baby or toddler. Respironics' masks have been designed to reduce "dead space," and they are detachable (standard 22-mm I.D.) from the OptiChamber Advantage VHC mouthpiece, so that a single chamber will allow a child to easily switch from mask to mouthpiece without having to buy a new chamber. Circle 128 on Reader Service Card |
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