Hillrom Cough Assist T70 Manual

T70 Cough Assist Machine
Masks
1. Gather all equipment.
2. Gather suction supplies.
3. Place your child in an upright sitting position, as tolerated.
1. Power on the cough assist and check the settings/pressures as determined by your child's
physician.
2. Place mask firmly on face and start the treatment by pressing Therapy (right toggle). The
cough assist will then cycle automatically from inhalation (+ pressure) and exhalation (-
pressure), then pause before the next breath is delivered.
3. Continue this in/out breath cycle for 5 cycles. If there are visible secretions in the mask
during this time, remove mask and suction.
4. After 5 completed in/out cycles remove the mask and put the cough assist on standby.
5. Suction the mouth/nose and allow your child to resume normal breathing.
6. Repeat the steps above 3 to 5 more times as needed to clear secretions.
7. After the treatment is complete: power off the cough assist and make note of the date,
time, quantity/consistency of your child's secretions.
Cough Assist T70 With a Mask
The T70 Cough Assist device removes mucus or secretions from the lungs through
mechanically applied pressure. The machine will provide pressure on both inhalation and
exhalation imitating a natural cough. It is a very effective treatment to reduce the risk of
retained mucus which could lead to a lung infection.
How is the cough assist connected to you child?
The cough assist tubing can be attached directly to the appropriately sized mask via
22mm adapter.
1. Bacterial Filter
2. Corrugated Tubing
3. 22 x 22mm adapter
4. Mask
Steps to using the T70 Cough Assist
With a Mask
With a Mask