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How do you use a percussion vest?

Jim Brown

How do you use a percussion vest?

Instructions to Use the Vest

  1. Put the vest on over a thin layer of clothing.
  2. Adjust the shoulder straps so that the vest covers as much of the upper chest as possible (but without digging into your child’s armpits).
  3. The bottom of the vest should extend to just above the hip bones.
  4. Adjust the closure clasps.

How does the smart vest work?

The SmartVest Airway Clearance System delivers rapidly repeating pulses of air that gently squeeze and release the upper body, causing mucus to loosen, thin, and propel towards major airways, where it’s easier to cough out.

Why do people use vests to clear mucus?

This rapid inflation and deflation creates pressure on the chest similar to clapping. The vibrations not only separate mucus from the airway walls, they also help move it up into the large airways. Typically, a person uses the vest for five minutes and then coughs or huff coughs to clear the mucus.

What’s the difference between CPT and percussion vest therapy?

An essential difference between manual CPT and percussion vest therapy is the latter can be performed independently. Manual CPT involves a series of positions to use gravity to help drain mucus from the lungs and the assistance of a caregiver or therapist.

How is chest percussion used in COPD treatment?

During Therapy Chest percussion is a form of physical therapy used frequently in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, to help clear the airways from mucus. It involves a therapist or loved one clapping on your chest or back to help loosen the thick mucus in your lungs so you can cough it up.

When to use the vest for chest physiotherapy?

Chest Physiotherapy Using the Vest IntroductionVest therapy is indicated when external manipulation of the chest is the physician’s treatment of choice for increasing the clearance of mucus in patients with pulmonary disorders. The system promotes airway clearance and improves bronchial drainage utilizing High Frequency Chest Compression.