VORTEX® application

Question 1:
Are the mouthpieces for the VORTEX^® also available separately?

Question 2:
Can inhalation powders also be inhaled with the VORTEX^®?

Question 3:
Which mask is suitable for which age group?

Question 4:
How do I clean the VORTEX^®?

Question 5:
How do I clean the child mask?

Question 6:
How many breaths does it take to breathe in all the medication spray in the VORTEX^®?

Question 7:
Do square or oval metered dose inhalers also fit on the VORTEX^®?

Question 8:
How can I tell when my child has breathed in all the medication?

Question 9:
Is it possible to inhale several medications one after the other using the same VORTEX^®?

Question 10:
How often should I clean the VORTEX^®?

Question 1:

Are the mouthpieces for the VORTEX^® also available separately?

Yes, they can be ordered through your chemist or healthcare supply store.

Question 2:

Can dry powder inhalers (DPI) also be inhaled with the VORTEX^®?

The VORTEX^® is a holding chamber for sprays respectively metered dose inhalers. A holding chamber is not needed for DPIs. In this case it is important that the patient is able to generate a sufficient inspiratory flow in order to inhale the respirable particles out of the device.

Question 3:

Which mask is suitable for which age group?

The yellow children's mask can be used by infants up to about 2 years of age and the orange children's mask can be used by children aged 2 and older. Since inhalation is more efficient with a mouthpiece than with a mask, the child should be encouraged to inhale through the mouthpiece as soon as he or she is able to do so.

Question 4:

How do I clean the VORTEX^®?

The VORTEX^® can be cleaned with washing up liquid, or it can also be washed in the dishwasher. In addition, it can be disinfected in a disinfector or with boiling water. For detailed instructions, please read the instructions for use. These are available here.

Question 5:

How do I clean the child mask?

Children's masks can be cleaned with washing up liquid. They must not be cleaned in the dishwasher or disinfected in a vaporisator or with boiling water.

Question 6:

How many breaths does it take to breathe in all the medication spray in the VORTEX^®?

That depends on the inspiratory volume. Since babies and infants have a smaller inspiratory volume, babies younger than 18 months should inhale for 4 to 6 breaths, and infants older than 18 months should inhale for 2 to 4 breaths. Children aged 6 and older, and adults, normally need to take only 1 breath.

Question 7:

Do square or oval metered dose inhalers also fit on the VORTEX^®?

Generally, yes. The blue connecting ring has a flexible border that will in general fit the various shapes of the metered dose inhalers.

Question 8:

How can I tell when my child has breathed in all the medication?

For this, we recommend the following: babies younger than 18 months should inhale for 4 to 6 breaths, infants older than 18 months should inhale for 2 to 4 breaths. If the child is using a mask, please make sure that it fits tightly on the child's face.

Question 9:

Is it possible to inhale several medications one after the other using the same VORTEX^®?

If your doctor has instructed you to inhale several different medications one after the other without interruption, you can use the same VORTEX^® for this. It is not necessary to clean the VORTEX^® between successive medications in an inhalation session.

Question 10:

How often should I clean the VORTEX^®?

The VORTEX^® should be cleaned regularly and immediately after the application if it becomes visibly dirty.