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A self-contained, high capacity nebulizer, having automatic mixing and temperature control features is provided. The nebulizer may be adapted for use in conjunction with mechanical respirators, ventilators, or breathing machines, and for this purpose will use electrical signals generated by or recei

A self-contained, high capacity nebulizer, having automatic mixing and temperature control features is provided. The nebulizer may be adapted for use in conjunction with mechanical respirators, ventilators, or breathing machines, and for this purpose will use electrical signals generated by or received from the respirator to automatically control the nebulizing and mixing functions such that nebulization occurs intermittently, that is, only during the inhalation phase of the respiratory function. The nebulizer may also be adapted for manual and/or continuous use by providing an external electrical signal generator to manually control the nebulization and mixing functions.

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A nebulizer for use with a mechanical respirator having an inhalation phase, an exhalation phase, a source of compressed gas for forming a breathing gas stream, and electrical means for switching between the inhalation phase and the exhalation phase, said nebulizer comprising: a housing containing a

A nebulizer for use with a mechanical respirator having an inhalation phase, an exhalation phase, a source of compressed gas for forming a breathing gas stream, and electrical means for switching between the inhalation phase and the exhalation phase, said nebulizer comprising: a housing containing a reservoir for holding liquid to be nebulized; an aerosol generator for nebulizing said liquid; a valve having a means for sensing electrical signals emitted by the mechanical respirator\s electrical means for switching between the inhalation phase and the exhalation phase, the valve being attached to the source of compressed gas for the respirator and capable of opening a first passageway from the compressed gas source when the means for sensing the respirator\s electrical signals senses that the inhalation phase is occurring, and capable of closing the first passageway when the means for sensing the respirator\s electrical signals senses that the exhalation phase is occurring; a conduit connecting the valve to the aerosol generator for directing the flow of gas from the first passageway to the aerosol generator; and, a means for attaching the nebulizer housing to the mechanical respirator such that when the inhalation phase occurs, substantially all of the breathing gas stream will be directed from the respirator through the nebulizer for carrying the nebulized liquid to the patient for inhalation.