Hillrom Vest 105 Faq Sheet

The Vest Airway Clearance System,
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Model 105
Frequently Asked Questions

PRODUCT

What are the maintenance requirements for
The Vest System?
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Minimal routine maintenance and periodic cleaning are
necessary for The Vest System. Refer to the The Vest
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Airway Clearance System, Model 105 User Manual for
cleaning instructions. If maintenance or service is needed,
contact Hillrom Customer Service at 1-800-426-4224.
Is The Vest System latex free?
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The Vest System, which includes the generator, hoses,
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garments, or accessories, is not made with natural rubber
latex. Product specifications can be found in The Vest
Airway Clearance System, Model 105 User Manual.
Can The Vest System also be run on an
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electrical power inverter?
The Vest System has not been validated to run on an
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electrical power inverter. The electrical requirements are
outlined in The Vest Airway Clearance System, Model 105
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User Manual.
How does the Wrap vest garment provide
therapy to the lungs when it only inflates on
one side?
Whether the garment inflates on one side or all sides, it
is applying gentle pressure to the chest wall and rapidly
inflating and deflating to create airflow within the lungs.
Airflow is believed to be one of the mechanisms of action
for mobilizing secretions.
What garment styles are available?
The Vest System has two styles of garments: the
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washable C3 vest garment and the Wrap vest garment.
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They are designed for different body shapes and types
and provide equivalent airflow with therapy.
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How does the patient ensure the garment will
fit correctly?
It is important to provide an accurate chest measurement
as a baseline to fit the garment. It is recommended that
a single layer of cotton clothing be worn beneath the
inflatable garment. Adjust the straps or tabs to ensure
a comfortable fit. See the fitting instructions for each
garment style in The Vest
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Model 105 User Manual.
Why can patients sometimes feel the
port poking them on the side of the C3
garments?
The patient may feel the port inside the garment prior
to the garment inflating. If the patient continues to feel
the port after the garment inflates, they may benefit
from using a contour foam pad (available by Hillrom) to
help provide comfort for the area of a Hickman catheter,
portacath, G-tube, etc. They may also benefit from a
different style garment. Contact Hillrom Customer Service
at 1-800-426-4224 to order contour foam or discuss
garment replacement.
What are the absolute contraindications
for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
(HFCWO)?
The two absolute contraindications are; 1) Head and/or
neck injury that has not yet been stabilized and 2) Active
hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability.
Airway Clearance System,
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