The standard protocol can be used with the following vest machines: Hill-Rom Model 104 and newer, In-Courage System by Respir-Tech, and the Smart Vest.
Show AllThere will be four cycles of treatment. Each cycle has its own settings.
Setting the machine for the 1st cycle of treatment
- Make the following settings on the machine:
- Frequency = 11 Hz
- Pressure* = 6
- Time = 6 minutes
- Press the ON button (or foot pedal) to begin treatment.
- After six minutes of treatment, pause the vest generator to deflate the vest (if the vest does not deflate disconnect one end of one of the hoses).
- Perform two or three sets of Huff Coughs to remove the mucus from your child's lungs.
Some vest machines will display pressures as a single, double, or in a percentage. (6, 60, 0r 60%)
Repeat Steps 2-4 for remaining cycles
Setting the machine for the 2nd cycle of treatment
- Make the following settings on the machine:
- Frequency = 12 Hz
- Pressure = 6
- Time = 6 minutes
Setting the machine for the 3rd cycle of treatment
- Make the following settings on the machine:
- Frequency = 13 Hz
- Pressure = 6
- Time = 6 minutes
Setting the machine for the 4th cycle of treatment
- Make the following settings on the machine:
- Frequency = 14 Hz
- Pressure = 6
- Time = 6 minutes
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
Last Updated:
03/2010
