Figure 2.

Schematic of the phasitron. The sliding venturi body moves back and forth to open and close the phasitron exhalation gate by an orificed diaphragm. Burst of air and aerosol are delivered to the patient during forward movement of the phasitron.

Vargas et al. Critical Care 2005 9:R382   doi:10.1186/cc3724
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