Henleys Medical Supplies is the UK distributor for Acapella® Vibratory PEP Device.
The Acapella® is a ready-to-use small hand-held device that combines the resistive features of the positive expiratory pressure of a PEP valve and the vibratory features of a flutter valve to mobilize secretions in the airway. A resistive pressure device works by sing a pressurized breath to splint open the airway. Vibratory devices work by using oscillating vibrations that travel into the lungs, shaking free mucus plugs that the patient
can cough up. With a pressurized breath and a vibratory effect, the Acapella® enables additional air to enter into the airways, get behind secretions, improve cough effectiveness and help push secretions out. The Acapella®, like PEP and flutter, is a better alternative to chest percussion and postural drainage because it requires far less therapist time, and can be utilized in patients unable to tolerate CPT & PD.
The Acapella® uses a counterweighted plug and magnet directs exhaled air through a pivoting cone, to generate airflow vibrations between 0-30 Hz. Both the vibration frequencies and the resistive pressures are adjustable (see diagram). The Acapella® removes many technique-ependent variables in this type of therapy. Patients as young as 4 years old, can be instructed for self care with acapella as part of an overall secretion management program.
Acapella® easily allows for simultaneous administration of bronchodilators by attaching a nebulizer to the distal end. Aerosol drug delivery can be performed during therapy for secretion clearance and atelectasis.
Indications:
1. To aid in mobilizing retained secretions as observed in cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia.
2. To prevent or reverse atelectasis.
3. To optimize delivery of Bronchodilator in patients receiving bronchial hygiene therapy.

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