Centurion
Transpirator
The
Centurion
Transpirator is
designed for use with all breeds of horses, from foals to
adults. The air output is saturated to 100% relative
humidity at 105oF + or - 3oF. The flow rate is also fixed,
exceeding the peak inhalation flow rate of the largest,
resting horse. In other words, the water vapor
concentration and temperature of inspired air are always
the same, regardless of the horse’s size.
The heated and humidified air is administered by an open
Muzzle Mask such that air velocity and flow noise will not
disturb the horse and such that the horse can breathe
comfortably and safely in the event of flow interruption,
e.g. power failure.
During treatment, the upper airways do not have to supply
heat to warm inhaled air or water vapor to humidify it
because the air delivered to the horse is already warmed
and humidified slightly above normal body conditions. This
prevents airway heat and water loss and deposits a thin
film of condensation on the walls of the respiratory tract.
Retained and condensed water thins the mucous blanket,
dissolves mucous plugs and promotes mucociliary clearance.
The Transpirator cannot be used to administer drugs because
it adds only water vapor to the delivered air. Transpirator
treatment may be recommended by your veterinarian. It is
not a cure for disease or infection problems and is not
intended to replace drug or antibiotic therapies. Its only
functions are to help clear secretions and to help hydrate
the airways.
The Transpirator system is not a nebulizer. Nebulizers
deliver aerosol particles of water or medication, whereas
the Transpirator system delivers only vapor (gas) phase
water. Aerosol particles cannot penetrate into the small
bronchioles of the lung and cannot humidify inhalation
until they evaporate. This require energy from the horse.
Hence, a nebulizer will tend to cool the airways rather
than warm them as the Transpirator system
does.
Improving Performance:
The Centurion Transpirator Therapy has demonstrated
improvement in cases where obstructive respiratory
conditions or airway water loss contributed to decreased
performance levels. By working with the mucous blanket in
the lungs, the Centurion Transpirator helps to expel the
excess mucous and in most cases, any bacteria living there.
Common respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, viruses and
colds, may be shortened with the use of Transpirator
Therapy, allowing many horses to get back to regular
training and racing faster. The general health of horses
who are exposed to dust, allergens and air pollutants may
be helped with the Transpirator.
Deep,
Powerful Therapy:
The Transpirator delivers pure water vapor, at a precisely
controlled temperature, into the entire respiratory tract.
It does not provide little water droplets, as a nebulizer
does, which can only reach the upper respiratory areas, but
air, saturated to 100% humidity, which penetrates into the
deepest and smallest airways. Over 300 liters per minute of
soothing water vapor is delivered for therapeutic benefits
for your horse. A healthy, well hydrated respiratory tract
is the first line of defense against respiratory agents.
Uses of
the Centurion Transpirator:
- Respiratory conditioning of healthy
horses.
- Promoting mucous clearance and reducing resistance to air
movement in the bronchioles and other passages in the
lungs.
- To help with Bleeders
Rental
Cost:
$350.00 per month on a three-month rental, not including
deposit requirement.