Instruct the patient to slowly inhale to approximately 3/4 of a full breath. Place the FLUTTER® in the mouth with lips closed firmly around the stem. Position the FLUTTER® at the proper angle and perform a 2 to 3 second breath-hold. This allows the inhaled air to be evenly distributed throughout the lungs.
Read moreWhat is the purpose of a flutter valve?
A flutter valve (also known as the Heimlich valve after its inventor, Henry Heimlich) is a one-way valve used in respiratory medicine to prevent air from travelling back along a chest tube .
Read moreHow many times a day should you use a flutter valve?
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 moreHow does a flutter valve work?
The Flutter is shaped like a pipe with a steel ball on a cone inside. You must hold the Flutter at the right angle to make it work. Blowing into the mouthpiece makes the steel ball rise and fall. Breathing into the Flutter sends vibrations throughout your lungs that help loosen the trapped mucus .
Read moreDo mucus clearance devices work?
According to the research studies the current devices of respiratory physiotherapy are effective in improving pulmonary function, lung oxygenation, clearing mucus from bronchi and making feasible better compliance of patients in treatment .
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