How to Use the Aerobika* Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy System

Aug 24, 2023

How to Use the Aerobika* Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy System

This video demonstrates how to use the AEROBIKA* Oscillating Postitive Expiratory Pressure Therapy System. Learn more here: http://www.trudellmed.com/consumer-he…

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1.369 -> Please follow these simple instructions when using Aerobika*

5.879 -> Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure therapy system

9.269 -> or Oscillating PEP device. The proper resistance setting

14.509 -> is key to effective PEP treatments. Your health care professional will determine

19.64 -> what

20.02 -> resistance setting is right for you. Always ensure the resistance

24.279 -> indicator is set as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

28.279 -> The Aerobika* Oscillating PEP device can be used

32.989 -> right out of the package. Before use ensure you have read the instructions

37.61 -> for use

38.2 -> included with your device. First

41.52 -> look at the device and make sure it is not damaged.

44.62 -> if it is damaged replace it immediately.

47.68 -> Put the mouthpiece in your mouth closing your lips around it

52.31 -> forming a good seal. Make sure your hand does not block the exhalation path on

57.32 -> the back of the device.

58.69 -> With your lips still sealed around the mouthpiece

62.78 -> inhale deeply then hold your breath for 2 to 3 seconds

67.04 -> before exhaling actively but not forcefully through the device.

71.43 -> Active exhalation should last 3 to 4 times longer than

76.86 -> inhalation. Keep your cheeks flat and firm

80.4 -> for the most effective treatment. Continue taking

84.6 -> deep breaths and long exhalations for 10 to 20 breaths

88.979 -> or as instructed by your healthcare professional

92.28 -> after which you will perform 2 to 3

95.5 -> huff coughs to clear your airways. Your health care professional will instruct

101.14 -> you on the proper

102.44 -> huff cough technique.

105.87 -> Continue this cycle for 10 to 20 minutes or again

109.82 -> as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Treatment should be

114.47 -> performed twice

115.66 -> each day and increased to 3 to 4 times per day

119.31 -> if you're coughing produces a lot of mucus.

124.04 -> If you feel dizzy or lightheaded or if you have any discomfort

128.35 -> stop your treatment and contact your health care provider.

131.69 -> Your Aerobika* Oscillating PEP therapy system

137.33 -> can also be combined with your nebulizer treatment.

140.37 -> We recommend the use of the AeroEclipse* XL Breath Actuated Nebulizer

145.47 -> and Ombra* Compressors. Ensure you have read the instructions provided with your

150.93 -> nebulizer

151.709 -> before starting your treatment. Set up your nebulizer

155.72 -> and ensure your prescribed medication has been added to the nebulizer cup.

160.23 -> Ensure the nebulizer is set to breath

163.32 -> actuated mode. Remove the mouthpiece from the nebulizer

168.12 -> and attach it to the nebulizer port on the Aerobika* Oscillating PEP device.

173.04 -> Switch on the compressed air source

175.98 -> and complete your combined treatment using the breathing technique

179.07 -> from the previous section.

183.099 -> The Aerobika* Oscillating PEP device disassembles

186.2 -> in to four parts for cleaning. To disassemble

189.65 -> press the tabs on either side of the device and gently pull the top and

194.239 -> bottom case apart.

195.59 -> Then remove the valve cartridge and mouthpiece.

198.59 -> Do not disassemble any part of the valve cartridge.

202.209 -> Wash the four parts in warm soapy water

207.17 -> allowing the parts to soak for 15 minutes.

210.349 -> Agitate gently. Rinse in warm distilled water

214.75 -> and shake out any excess water. Allow parts to air dry thoroughly

220.67 -> before you reassemble the device.

228.15 -> The device is also dishwasher safe.

231.14 -> Secure the device in a basket on the top rack

234.59 -> and run through a light or normal cycle. Shake out

238.07 -> any excess water and always allow the device to air dry thoroughly

242.48 -> before reassembly. To reassemble the device

246.56 -> slip the valve cartridge in to the bottom case.

250 -> If it does not fit rotate the cartridge and try again.

253.63 -> Re-attach the top and bottom cases until you hear the tabs click

258.34 -> in to place. Ensure they are securely engaged by firmly pressing

263.09 -> the two halves together. Re-attach the mouthpiece.

267.14 -> The Aerobika* Oscillating

270.99 -> PEP device should be disinfected once each treatment day

274.54 -> using any of these methods.

286.009 -> If you have any questions

287.789 -> please ask your health care provider

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2oYadhF9Q