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The Vest APX System
Patient Guide
220652 Rev 2

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  • Page 1 The Vest APX System Patient Guide 220652 Rev 2...
  • Page 2 PATIENT SETUP CHECKLIST The Patient Guide is supplemental to the The Vest APX system Instructions for use, 214281, and the patient/caregiver initial training. At the end of the initial training, the patient and/or caregiver should be able to understand and do the following information: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control Unit and Air Hoses—Cleaning ......................9 Preparing for Cleaning.................................9 Cleaning the Outer Garment ........................... 10 Cleaning Hard to Clean Spots ............................10 Connect to a Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Technology ...............11 Frequently Asked Questions ......................12 The Vest APX system Patient Guide (220652 REV 2)
  • Page 4 The Vest APX system Patient Guide (220652 REV 2)

  • Page 5: Why Is Airway Clearance Important

    Help break the cycle by using The Vest APX system. The Vest APX system therapy generates airfl ow to help thin and mobilize mucus from the small airways to the larger airways, where it can be coughed out or suctioned.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    (HFCWO). Contraindications If the patient has a contraindicated condition, use of The Vest APX system may present a risk to the patient. If so, do not use the unit except as directed by a physician. Death or serious injury could occur.

  • Page 7: Warnings

    For a full list of WARNINGS and SAFETY information associated with The Vest APX system, see the Instructions for use 214281, or contact Customer Service at 800-426-4224 to obtain a copy.

  • Page 8: What Is Included In The Vest Apx System

    What is included in the Vest APX System? THE VEST APX Control Unit Air hoses (2) Vest Garment Bladder Vest Garment Power Cord Carrying Case The Vest APX system Patient Guide (220652 REV 2)

  • Page 9: Features And Controls

    Close the carrying case to secure the product inside. Store the product in a safe location within the recommended environmental conditions. See The Vest APX system Instructions for use, 214281, for more information about environmental conditions for transport and storage.

  • Page 10: Set Up The Control Unit

    Assemble the garment. See The Vest APX system Instructions for use, 214281, for information about assembling the garment. Fit the garment. See The Vest APX system Instructions for use, 214281, for information about garment fi tting.

  • Page 11: Starting Therapy

    Start Therapy in Basic Mode Make sure that the device is in Basic Mode before completing the steps in this section. See The Vest APX system Instructions for use, 214281, for information about enabling or disabling basic mode. Power on The Vest APX system.

  • Page 12: Start Therapy In Advanced Mode

    To begin the therapy, tap the Start control on the display. • To pause the therapy, tap the Pause control. • To resume the therapy, tap the Start control again. The Vest APX system Patient Guide (220652 REV 2)

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    Clean all components of The Vest APX system following the instructions in this section. Cleaning removes dirt and organic matter. Control Unit and Air Hoses—Cleaning Follow these steps to clean and then disinfect the control unit after each use.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Outer Garment

    Hang dry or tumble dry on lowest temperature (120°F (49°C) maximum). Cool iron (250°F (110°C) maximum) as necessary. Do not iron the logo design. See The Vest APX system Instructions for use, 214281, for information about how to reassemble the garment after washing.

  • Page 15: Connect To A Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Technology

    If connection is successful, a confi rmation Tap Server Settings. screen shows. Tap OK to exit. Tap Test Connection. • If connection is unsuccessful, check the Wi-Fi network settings and try again. The Vest APX system Patient Guide (220652 REV 2)

  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    Can THE VEST APX system also be run on an electrical power inverter? The Vest APX system has not been validated to run on an electrical power inverter. The electrical requirements are outlined in The Vest APX system Instructions for use, 214281.
  • Page 17 Will the settings be lost if THE VEST APX system is unplugged? If the device is unplugged, the settings will not be lost. The Vest APX system is equipped with internal memory so it will default to the previous settings.
  • Page 20 HILL-ROM SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED 1 Yishun Avenue 7 Singapore 768923 Baxter and The Vest are trademarks of Baxter International Inc. or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi is a trademark of The Wi-Fi Alliance. For product support, contact your distributor, local Baxter representative, or go to...