The Acapella® airway clearance device is a technique to help mobilize mucus from the airways. The Acapella DM is blue. The Acapella DH is green . Assure proper setting of the dial on the end of the Acapella.
Read moreWhich acapella device is best?
Acapella green seems to be the best device when patients are able to sustain a minimal expiratory pressure of 11 cm H2O with a flow of 30 L/min for at least 3 s. The Acapella blue device may be optimal for weaker patients who are able to generate expiratory pressures of 8–10 cm H2O at flows of only 12 L/min.
Read moreHow do you use an acapella respiratory device?
How to Use the Acapella
Read moreHow long should you use Aerobika?
Each 10-20 minute treatment should be performed at least twice a day. The goal is to produce little to no mucus on a daily basis which means your lungs are clear. If you are bringing up a lot of mucus, you need to use your Aerobika* Oscillating PEP more often.
Read moreWhat is Aerobika device used for?
An Aerobika is a handheld device you breathe into. Using your Aerobika can help clear secretions (mucus) from your airways, making it easier to breathe . An Aerobika has 4 parts (see Figure 1).23 Ara 2020
Read moreHow effective is Aerobika?
For a patient after 1 year, the use of the Aerobika® device would save $694 in healthcare costs and produce 0.04 more in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) in comparison with no positive expiratory pressure (PEP)/OPEP therapy.
Read moreHow do you use an Aerobika flutter valve?
Place the Aerobika mouthpiece in your mouth. Seal your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. Take in a fairly deep breath and hold it for about 2-3 seconds. Exhale actively (but not too forcefully) through the mouthpiece until you no longer hear the flutter.1 Kas 2019
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