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How to set up and use my device
• Plug the device into an AC power source, DC power source, or use the detachable battery
• Connect the filter and tubing to the device and the mask, mouthpiece or trach adaptor
to the tube
• Press the start/stop button to turn the device on and enter Standby
• Position the mask, mouthpiece or trach adapter on the patient
• Press the right (Therapy) button to begin therapy – in the Auto mode, the device will
cycle from inhale (positive) to exhale (negative); if in Manual mode, slide the control lever
from the right (inhale) to the left (exhale)
• Press right (Standby) button to end therapy
Breathing circuit connection
Device
Bacteria lter
Circuit tubing
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A patient guide to CoughAssist T70
Face mask
Adapter
Getting started
When starting treatment with CoughAssist T70, you may want to begin with lower pressures
and low inhale flow to become comfortable with the therapy. Be aware that lower pressures
may not be effective. You may also want to agree on a signal with your caregivers in the event
you wish to alert them that you want to stop treatment.
A cough cycle is composed of an inhale time, an exhale time, and a pause time. Four to six
cycles represent a sequence. Between each sequence you may rest for 20 to 30 seconds or
more. This resting time allows you or your caregiver to remove secretions from the mask,
mouthpiece, or trach tube. Four to six sequences represent a typical treatment. The number
of treatments you take each day may vary.
During a treatment you should sit upright as tolerated.
Treatment delivery can be manual or automatic. This means that cycles can be started either
by the manual switch, foot pedal, or automatically, based on your inspiratory effort or a set
time. Cough-Trak is available in Auto mode, allowing you to control when you want to start
the inspiratory phase. CoughAssist T70's Cough-Trak will detect when you are ready to inhale
and will deliver the set pressure.
Your device allows up to three prescription settings. Your clinician will advise you on which
prescription preset to use.
Patient interface
• When using a mouthpiece, nose clips may
be required.
• A well-fitting, soft-seal mask is important
to eliminate possible leakage.
• Some patients may need to have their head
supported from behind to prevent leaks.
In order to be effective, firm pressure may
be required.
• If the patient has a cuffed tracheostomy tube,
inflate the tube cuff during the CoughAssist
treatment.
Always follow the treatment
plan that your physician has
prescribed.
A patient guide to CoughAssist T70
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