The Jungebad apparatus is used to generate oil‐dispersion baths in medical applications. The oil‐water dispersion is produced by dispersing medically‐effective oil while filling the bathtub. The aim is to produce smaller droplets in comparison to conventionally produced oil‐dispersion baths to generate a high surface‐to‐volume ratio of the oil. Additionally, the oil should be dispersed homogenously in the bath. Due to the greater surface of the oil, a better admission through the skin of the patient is achieved.
Experimental investigations with regard to the functionality of the Jungebad apparatus are presented. The analysis of the functionality and the oil‐water dispersion generation is accomplished by observations with a high‐speed camera. Results are discussed with respect to the required characteristics of the dispersion. (© 2016 Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)