D R Burton vPEP Quick Start Instructions

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Below, please find abbreviated instructions for use, but please
remember to read the complete instructions that are packaged with the
vPEP® Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy System.

Getting Started with vPEP

1
A. Insert mouth-piece in mouth.
B. Make sure your hand does not cover the end of the vPEP with exhalation port.
C. Move the resistance adjustment toward the mouthpiece to increase resistance, and away
from the mouthpiece to decrease resistance.

Using the vPEP

2
A. Take in a very slow, deeper breath than normal.
B. Hold your breath for 2-3 seconds.
C. Breathe out through the mouth-piece with more force than normal.
D. Keep taking deep breaths in — and forceful breaths out through your vPEP — 10 to 20 times.
E. Your healthcare practitioner may tell you the number of breaths they want you to take.
F. After at least 10 breaths in and out, do 2 or 3 'huff coughs' to clear your lungs.
Repeat Step 2
3
REPEAT step 2 four times, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Mouth-piece
Increase
resistance

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Exhalation port
Decrease
resistance
Resistance
adjustment
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