When to use the acapella DM or DH?

USING THE ACAPELLA® DM or DH People with some lung conditions, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, mycobacterial disease and bronchiectasis often produce a large amount of mucus. If the mucus is allowed to collect in the airways, breathing may become difficult and infection may occur. The Acapella airway clearance device is a technique to

How to clean and care for the acapella choice?

How to Clean and Care for the Acapella Choice® 1 Wash you hands. 2 Clean the Acapella Choice® every day. 3 Take the Acapella Choice® apart. There are four parts to take apart. 4 Shake off excess water. 5 Drain dry the device. Place each piece downward or rest the pieces on the sides. 6 Reassemble the device when it is completely dry.

When to use the acapella choice airway clearance device?

The Acapella Choice® airway clearance device is used to help remove mucus from the airways. The device may be used after taking a short-acting inhaled bronchodilator medication (as prescribed by your doctor). The medication helps open the airways to make the technique more effective.

Which is the correct end of the acapella?

The medication helps open the airways to make the technique more effective. Assure proper setting of the dial on the end of the Acapella®. This is the end opposite the mouthpiece.

How is Acapella used for airway vibrations?

acapella® combines the benefits of both PEP therapy and airway vibrations to mobilize pulmonary secretions and can be used in virtually any position allowing patients to move freely and sit, stand or recline.

How does the acapella device by Smiths Medical work?

How does the Acapella Device work? Acapella by Smiths Medical directs exhaled air through an opening which is periodically closed by a pivoting cone. As air passes through the opening, the cone alternately closes and opens the air flow path. The result is a vibrating pressure waveform.