What is the purpose of a flutter valve?

What is the purpose of a flutter valve?

A flutter valve, within a sealed chamber, allows air to escape when positive pressure pushes the air out during expiration, but shuts off when there is an attempt to draw air in during inspiration (Fig. 3).

What is the purpose of a flutter valve for patients with COPD and cystic fibrosis?

The FLUTTER® provides positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy for patients who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) such as Asthma, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Atelectasis, or other conditions producing retained secretions.

How often should you use a flutter device?

Repeat steps 1 through 7 for 15 minutes 2 to 4 times a day (or as prescribed by your health care provider). Your health care provider will tell you how many times a day to use the Acapella. If you use a short-acting inhaled bronchodilator, use the Acapella 15 minutes after you inhale the medicine.

What is a flutter breathing machine?

The flutter is a simple and small device shaped like a pipe that creates a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) and high frequency oscillation when the expired air passes through it. These vibrations are thought to mobilise airway secretions facilitating their clearance and improving breathing.

How do you clean a flutter?

Cleaning the Flutter® The Flutter® should be taken apart, cleaned in hot soapy water and dried thoroughly every day. Take care when taking apart or putting together the Flutter® as it may crack if it is dropped on a hard surface.

What is the best Opep device?

Best Lung Expansion Medical Device AirPhysio is an International Award-winning Oscillating Positive Expiratory (OPEP) Mucus Clearance and Lung Expansion Medical Device.

What is a flutter valve for bronchiectasis?

The Flutter®, Turboforte / Pari O-PEP / AirPhysio and PEPE are small hand held device used for airway clearance. Treatment with these devices includes positive expiratory pressure and vibrations to help loosen the phlegm from the lungs.

How do I disinfect my Aerobika?

Daily Cleaning Wash your device with warm soap and water at the end of each day. Soak the four disassembled parts of the device for 15 minutes. Agitate gently. Rinse the parts in warm water.