The Acapella® Choice blue vibratory PEP device is for single patient use and provides positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy for patients who have Cystic Fibrosis, COPD, asthma, and lung diseases with secretory problems, and patients with atelectasis.
- Enhanced dial markings for easy resistance setting changes
- Aids in mobilization of retained secretions
- Prevents or reverses atelectasis1
- Reduces air trapping1
- Optimizes delivery of bronchodilators1
acapella® devices require 15-20 minutes of therapy time versus 20-40 minutes for traditional chest physiotherapy. It may also be used simultaneously with nebulized aerosol drug delivery.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Functional in any position – Trendelenberg, standing, or sitting
- Adjustable frequency and flow resistance settings
- Treatment can be performed in less than half the time of a conventional CPT session2
- Proximal medication nebulizer placement on the Acapella® delivers equivalent aerosol to the lung compared to use of nebulizer alone
- Disassembly for easy cleaning and disinfection
- > 15 L/min expiratory flow requirement
PRODUCT BENEFITS
This product benefits the patient by:
- Allowing inhalation and exhalation without removing from mouth
- Allowing use with mask or mouthpiece attachment
- Allowing use with inline nebulizer when fitted with tee adapter.
- Accommodating virtually any patient’s lung capacity.
- Allowing use in any position - patient is free to sit, stand or recline
- Easy to clean
- Delivers an effective PEP range of 10-20 cmH2O to effectively open airways, recruit alveoli and get air behind blocked passage ways
- 5-30 Hz vibrations thins, shears and disengages mucus from tissue walls to better mobilize and expel secretions
- Reusable over active lifespan
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.
