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A Paradigm Shift in Respiratory Care
Can you hear it? It�s the new sound of the Vibralung� Acoustical Percussor, and its starting a revolution in
Airway Clearance Therapy (ACT). Only the Vibralung� Acoustical Percussor applies sound waves over a wide
range of frequencies to vibrate the column of gas in the
tracheobronchial tract. As a result, mucus is loosened and
separated throughout the airways, to promote safe, effec-
tive and gentle ACT like no other alternative.
The Vibralung�Acoustical Percus-
sor can be used either as a sole or
adjunct therapy, depending upon
the patient�s needs and response.
In addition, Positive Expiratory
Pressure (PEP) can be applied
simultaneously for its beneficial
effects. Also, aerosol therapy can
be used for the delivery of wetting
agents and/or medications.
The Gentler Approach to ACT
The Vibralung� Acoustical Percussor is a gentler form of
ACT than oscillatory PEP devices, or those that make con-
tact with the external chest wall. It may also be used for
airway clearance in some conditions where other means
like vests and hand-held chest percussors cannot be used,
such as with patients that have chest injuries, burns, fresh
surgical wounds or injured/broken ribs. It�s the ideal
choice whenever airway clearance is the goal and patient
comfort is preferred.
Clinical Application and Intended Use
The Vibralung� Acoustical Percussor is intended for use
in the hospital or at home for patients with respiratory
diseases and related conditions that involve: increased
mucus production, infection and inspissation of respira-
tory secretions, and defective mucociliary clearance.
These conditions are typical in patients diagnosed with:
cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneu-
monia, ciliary dyskinesia syndromes, asthma, muscular
dystrophy, post-operative atelectasis plus neuromuscular
respiratory impairments, thoracic bellows defects, and any
other cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular diseases that
inhibit effective cough, mucokinesis, airway clearance
and expectoration.
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Features
- Easy to operate; battery-powered, lightweight and
portable, can be used almost anywhere
- Requires only minimal patient effort with
normal breathing
- No patient discomfort; no contact with the
external chest wall
- Treatment times are quick and efficient
- Unique coupling of acoustical energy (sound waves)
directly to the airway gently vibrates the airway
surface to loosen secretions
- Sole therapy or adjunct to other methods/devices
- Optional simultaneous aerosol delivery
- Incorporates delivery of PEP (Positive
Expiratory Pressure)
- Works during both phases of the breathing cycle
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