The Vest® Airway Clearance System, Model 105 Training Booklet
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1. with your device The Vest System we recommend that you review the TSA website at http www tsa gov travelers airtravel specialneeds before_you_go shtm In addition you may consider carrying a letter from your physician on their letterhead that states your medical condition your medical need for the device and that the device is necessary for your well being Please note that according to the TSA website this documentation is not required and will not exempt you from the security screening process If you have any further questions you should contact your travel agent or airline Limited Lifetime Warranty The limited lifetime warranty covers Parts and accessories Labor cost Inflatable garment replacements See Limited Lifetime Warranty for complete details including restrictions MY MODEL MY SERIAL NOTES For further information refer to your user manual FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE VEST AIRWAY CLEARANCE SYSTEM CONTACT HILL ROM AT 800 426 4224 OR WWW THEVEST COM Hill Rom reserves the right to make changes without notice in design specifications and models The only warranty Hill Rom makes is the express written warranty extended on the sale or rental of its products 2014 Hill Rom Services PTE Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 181779 rev 2 03 SEP 2014 ENG US ir Enhancing outcomes for sil www thevest com www hill rom com patiente and their careqivers Hill Rom USA 800 426 4224 FAX 800 870 84522. 145330 Classic Chest Vest Garment Unfasten the back panel lower tabs from the front panel of the garment Slip the inflatable garment over the user s head with the Air Hose Ports in front NOTE Can also be worn with the Air Hose Ports in the back For the best fit inhale deeply and then attach both back panel tabs of the inflatable garment to the front panel so that a flat hand can fit between the garment and body NOTE To tighten the fit at the bottom edge angle the back panel tabs upward To loosen the fit at the bottom edge angle the back panel tabs downward Adjust the shoulder straps so that the bottom of each arm opening of the inflatable garment is comfortably close to the underarm NOTE For full fitting instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 Classic Wrap Vest Wrap the garment around your body so that the upper edge of the garment is under the arm pits and centered around the nipple line The Air Hose Ports can be placed anywhere around the chest that is comfortable Take a deep breath and fasten the Wrap Vest making sure that the garment fits close to the underarms but not uncomfortable so that a flat hand can ft between the garment and body Connect Air Hoses to the garment Air Hose Ports GET COMFORTABLE NO POSITIONING REQUIRED Can be sitting position lying down and even standing NOTE For full fitting instructions refer to The Vest Airway Cle
3. HE USER MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 How willl know if The Vest System is helping Although each person is different by using The Vest System regularly you will get airway clearance which may lead to Easier breathing Improved lung function Will someone be following up on my progress As a service we will periodically call to Discuss how The Vest System is working for you Answer your questions about The Vest System Request the total number of hours you have used The Vest System which is automatically recorded by the system NOTE The hour meter reading can be accessed by pressing OFF when in the NORMAL CUSTOM screen or when you first plug in the device It is located in the upper right hand corner of the screen Insurance providers may use this data This information may also be beneficial to your physician in assessing treatment plans and progress ALL INFORMATION IS TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY AND IS SHARED WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN AND INSURANCE PROVIDER AS THEY REQUIRE OR AS OTHERWISE APPROPRIATE For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 How do care for my device and garment The Vest Airway Clearance System requires minimal routine maintenance Periodic cleanin
4. The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 Training Booklet Hill Rom Ae we rae How will I know how to use The Vest System A training video is included with the device In addition a trainer will be available by phone or to come to your home to provide training on The Vest System The trainer will Outline steps recommended for using The Vest System Emphasize the role of airway clearance in bronchial hygiene Answer any questions and discuss any concerns To prepare for your appointment it is a good idea to unpack The Vest Airway Clearance System and watch the training video If you are able you might want to try on your garment to verify the fit A quick fitting guide is in this booklet review the user manual for additional information on fitting The Vest Airway Clearance System Shipment Should Include the Following Rolling Bag e Protocol Stickers Air Pulse Generator e User Manual Power Cord Welcome Folder Two Locking Air Hoses e Product Introduction Kit Remote Control Garment Instructional DVD IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY OF THESE ITEMS PLEASE CALL US AT 1 800 426 4224 For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 Why do need Airway Clearance Therapy When a medical condition impairs the body s ability to perform airway clearance on its own Airway Clearance Therapy is needed Airway Cleara
5. ad and or neck injury that has not yet been stabilized Active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 Relative Contraindications According to the American Association for Respiratory Care AARC Guidelines for Postural Drainage Therapy the decision to use the unit for Airway Clearance Therapy requires careful consideration and assessment of the individual patient s case if the following conditions exist Intracranial pressure ICP greater than 20 mm Hg Recent spinal surgery or acute spinal injury Bronchopleural fistula Pulmonary edema associated with congestive heart failure Large pleural effusions or empyema Pulmonary embolism Rib fractures with or without flail chest Surgical wound or healing tissue or recent skin grafts or flaps on the thorax Uncontrolled hypertension Distended abdomen Recent esophageal surgery Active or recent gross hemoptysis Uncontrolled airway at risk for aspiration such as tube feeding or a recent meal Subcutaneous emphysema Recent epidural spinal infusion or spinal anesthesia Burns open wounds and skin infections on the thorax Recent placement of transvenous or subcutaneous pacemaker Suspected pulmonary tuberculosis Lung contusion Bronchospasm Osteoporosis or osteomyelitis of the ribs Coagulopathy Complaint of chest wall pain For detaile
6. arance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 Setting up The Vest System Place the Air Pulse Generator in a stable convenient location Plug the power Cord in the back of the Air Pulse Generator Plug the Air Pulse Generator into a grounded outlet Locking Hose Connect the Air Hose to the Air Hose Connector Port on the front of the Air Pulse Generator Slightly twist the Air Hose into the Air Hose Connector Port to help secure the Air Hose in position Align the mark on the Air Hose with the corresponding mark on the Air Hose Connector Port on the front of the Air Pulse Generator Turn the Air Hose to the locked position Plug the optional Remote Control into the port on the front of the Air Pulse Generator Check Hour Meter Reading Your Hour Meter Reading will come up when you first plug in your MODEL 105 xxxxx x HRS ON Press ON To Continue device or you can press the ON button and then the OFF button and the Hour Meter Reading will appear on the screen For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 My Prescription From My Doctor FREQUENCY OR HERTZ Hz MINUTES TIMES PER DAY To Begin Your Treatment 1 With device plugged in press the Up
7. arrow above NORMAL 2 The first number you will see in the upper left hand corner is the Frequency or Hertz Hz Adjust as needed to match your prescription above by using the Up or Down arrows 3 The middle number on the screen is the pressure This should be set based on your garment style It can also be adjusted by pressing the Up or Down arrows NOTE Pressures between 5 and 6 are commonly used for the C3 Washable Garment or Classic Full Vest Pressures between 1 and 4 are commonly used for the Chest Vest and the Wrap Vest 4 The last number on top is the time of your treatment Adjust as needed to match your prescription above by using the Up and Down arrows These settings will be saved as entered for your next treatment At this point you are ready to begin Follow prompts on screen Press ON to Inflate Start Therapy Press ON Sor ee Om ee To pause press the OFF button or squeeze the Remote Control once The unit will stop the pulsations and the garment will deflate To resume treatment press the ON button or the squeeze the Remote Control again 10 If it is necessary to end the treatment session before it is complete press the OFF button twice 11 When the treatment session is complete the pulsations will stop the garment will deflate and it will read Session Complete 12 Unplug the system from its power source NOTE IF YOUR DOCTOR HAS ORDERED A CUSTOM PROGRAM REFER TO YOUR CLINICAL TRAINER OR T
8. d Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 How To Fit Your Inflatable Garment NOTE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A SINGLE LAYER OF COTTON CLOTHING BE WORN BENEATH THE GARMENT The Full Vest C3 Washable Garment amp Classic Full The C3 garment will arrive to you in two pieces and ready to be assembled as follows 1 Lay outer garment flat 4 Insert air duct pipes through outer garment 2 Unzip zipper at bottom of outer garment 5 Press studs to secure bladder 3 Insert inflatable bladder 6 Zip up outer garment Classic Full Garment C3 Washable Garment The Classic full garment is one piece therefore no assembly is required Put the garment on so the closures are in front connect the closures so the garment fits loosely over the chest You should be able to fit a fist between the garment and body before inflating the garment Adjust using the buckles NOTE Can also be worn with the Air Hose Ports in the back The garment should fit comfortably close to the under arms and the bottom of the garment should hit at the top of the hip bone Adjust using the Velcro closures at the top NOTE For full fitting instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual
9. g is required We recommend that you wipe clean the Air Pulse Generator Air Hoses and the Classic inflatable garment with a mild detergent and warm water Do not put The Vest Airway Clearance System in water or any solution Only the outer piece of the C3 Garment Line can be machine washed The bladder is cleaned in the same manner as the Classic garment above Remove the bladder assembly as follows 1 Open up the buckles and lay the garment flat on a table Open the zipper at the bottom of the garment Unfasten the snaps that secure the bladder to the outer garment Remove the two hose connections from the outer garment a oe Wf Remove the bladder from the outer garment Machine wash the outer piece only as follows 1 Fasten all buckles ziopers and hook and loop connections 2 Machine wash or hand wash in cold cycle only 86 F 30 C maximum Non chlorine bleach may be used as necessary 3 Hang dry or tumble dry on lowest temperature 1 20 F 49 C maximum 4 Cool iron 250 F 110 C maximum as necessary 5 Do not iron the design NOTE DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY THE BLADDER THE NON WASHABLE GARMENTS ARE REFERRED TO AS THE CLASSIC LINE AND THE WASHABLE GARMENTS ARE REFERRED TO AS THE C3 GARMENT LINE For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 Can I travel with my device When traveling
10. nce is extremely important because mucus that accumulates in the lungs may lead to serious complications which can damage healthy lung tissue and make breathing more difficult What is The Vest Airway Clearance System The Vest Airway Clearance System is an easy to use medical device for children and adults who have excess airway mucus and difficulty clearing it effectively Designed for in home use The Vest Airway Clearance System is quiet comfortable and portable its features promote user independence and helps simplify treatment routines How does The Vest Airway Clearance System work The device uses a technology called High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation HFCWO Equipment consists of a garment connected by Air Hoses to an Air Pulse Generator During therapy the garment inflates and deflates rapidly applying gentle pressure to the chest wall This moves mucus toward larger airways where it can be cleared by coughing or suctioning What are some advantages of having therapy with The Vest Airway Clearance System Efficiency All lobes of the lung are treated simultaneously Ease of Use Many users require no assistance special positioning and complicated breathing techniques are not required For detailed Warning and Caution statements and operation instructions refer to The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 User Manual 145330 Are there any special safety instructions for The Vest Airway Clearance Sys
11. tem Before use make sure to review the complete list of important safeguards that are in the user manual Do not plug in or use the Air Pulse Generator if it is wet or damp Keep the unit and its Power Cord away from heated surfaces Place the Air Pulse Generator only on a stable and level surface Use The Vest Airway Clearance System only with a properly grounded electrical outlet Always unplug this product immediately after using If this product has a damaged Power Cord or plug is not working properly or has been dropped or damaged do not operate it For examination or repair contact Hill Rom Customer Service 800 426 4224 Are there any additional safety tips regarding my therapy Close supervision throughout the treatment is necessary when this product is used by children or patients with physical limitations or impaired cognitive abilities Do not eat or drink during a therapy session To do so could cause a choking hazard Try to do your treatment with The Vest Airway Clearance System before a meal or at least 30 minutes after a meal to avoid the feeling of an upset stomach Contraindications WARNING If the patient conditions exist that cause the use of The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 to present a risk to the patient do not use the unit except as directed by a physician Death or serious injury could occur The Vest Airway Clearance System Model 105 is contraindicated if these conditions are present He
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