Aerobika compared with Acapella - Lung disease - Inspire
2018年5月8日 · Just wondering whether anyone has had experience with the Aerobika and can compare it with the Acapella ...
AEROBIKA vs FLUTTER - Pulmonary fibrosis - Inspire
2015年8月22日 · I've used the Aerobika and found it effective in getting me to cough up phlegm and mucous. it is standard issue at Tampa General in the lung program post-Tx (I actually had mine pre-Tx since I was already admitted, so was able to not only help clear my airways but practice with it in anticipation of rehab).
Smart vest vs flutter valve - Lung disease - Inspire
2021年1月14日 · It depends: some people find that a flutter valve, aerobika or acapella device works just fine. Others don't and have better luck with a vest. The vest is significantly more expensive, so you can be sure that your insurance company will ask you to demonstrate that you've tried other devices and didn't have the desired outcome.
Acapella device (Portex) - Lung disease - Inspire
2017年8月24日 · I have a blue Acapella and it cannot be taken apart. I have read that you get new one every 6 months. Personally, I would buy an Aerobika as it works so much better to get the mucus up and you can boil it.
Flutter valve care - Lung disease - Inspire
2023年5月13日 · Once a week you should sterilize the Aerobika. The instructions that come with the Aerobika detail how to do this - boiling is one option. The Aerobika should be replaced once a year, after that all the regular cleaning and disinfecting can cause them to break down. The instructions say every 6-months, but they are quite expensive and can last ...
Acapella device - Lung disease - Inspire
2019年6月29日 · You might try the aerobika which is a similar device and perhaps might be easier to both use and clean. I'd suggest that you take your acapella to your doc and have one of the RTs look at it and perhaps teach you better technique.
AEROBIKA OPEP Device - COPD - Inspire
2016年5月12日 · I am partial to the Aerobika, which I give to all my patients that have trouble with thick secretions, because you can disassemble and dishwasher it easily as well as adjust the resistance easier than on the Acapella. A typical treatment session should be 10-20 breaths at least twice a day up to four times a day.
use of a flutter device - COPD - Inspire
2018年5月8日 · I am a RRT who works in an acute care setting. I have used all three devices with patients; the Flutter, The Acapella and the Aerobika. Since I listen to patients lung sounds before and after the treatment, I can tell you with certainty that the Aerobika helps move secretions and opens the airways, sometimes very dramatically.
The Acapella - Lung disease - Inspire
2018年5月13日 · Nat Jewish’s resp therapy staff taught me use of green acapella before surgery. 3 sets of 10 breaths, twice daily, starting with low resistance 1-3 and titrated up to comfort and effectiveness. Started with deep breath and hold 3 secs, before each of the sets, with huff coughing between sets, and a few min. Rest between sets.
Lung mucus - Pulmonary fibrosis - Inspire
2017年9月5日 · I have helped patients use both the Acapella and the Aerobika. I agree with Chas, and tend to like the Aerobika better, especially for people who use nebulizers. I think either one would be a good option to help with excess secretions, along …