High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator
I Lifespan Vest I
– A Wrap style without shoulder straps
– Effective for intensive treatment in the chest area
– It can be conveniently adjusted according to the patient’s body Size with a single velcro
I Dimension I
I Multiple Vest I
– A Vest type with shoulder straps
– Effective for simultaneous treatment in the chest
(both front and back)
– It can provide a comfortable support With a dual velcro
| Rated voltage | ICD- 240V- 50/60Hz | Vibration Frequency | 5~25Hz |
| Rated Capacity | Less than 500 VA | Vibration Pressure | 10 Step |
| Protection System for Electrical Shock | Class I,BF-type device | Operation time | 1~99min |
| Vest Size | SS ~ XL |
| Rated voltage | Up To 120 Minutes | Vibration Frequency | 5~25Hz |
| Capacity | 18,000mAh (24V) | Vibration Pressure | 10 Step |
| Protection System for Electrical Shock | Class I,BF-type device | Operation time | 1~99min |
| Vest Size | SS ~ XL |
CAREWAY is High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator (HFCWO) that helps to remove secretions accumulated in the bron- chial tubes by patting the patient’s chest wall lightly. CAREWAY is designed with the heart of parents who pat their sick children on the back. Therefore, it can be used safely by children, the elderly, and adults. It has been used mainly in intensive care units (ICUs), respiratory internal medicine, rehabilitation center, and for home care.
What is the mechanism of CAREWAY (High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator)?
CAREWAY helps keep the airway clean by causing rapid, repetitive vibrations on the patient’s chest wall, separating airway secretions (e.g., sputum) located deep in the bronchial tubes and causing them to be discharged through coughing.
1) high-frequency air pulse is generated from the cylinder in the equipment.
2) Air pulses are transmitted to the vest worn by the patient through hoses.
3) The chest wall of the patient wearing a vest experiences rapid and repetitive vibrations.
4) Pulmonary secretions located deep in the bronchioles are separated and pushed to the upper respiratory system
and discharged through spontaneous coughing.
* For patients who have difficulty coughing voluntarily, a suction procedure can be performed.
|Separation force of lung secretions generated by HFCWO |
High-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is an excellent treatment approach that increases lung capacity compared to other methods such as normal breathing and traditional Chest physical therapy (CPT). Separation of bronchial wall secretions occurs more effectively through HFCWO than coughing in general. Thus, it is very effective in discharging lung secretions.
When mucus accumulates in the lungs, the function of the lungs degrades, making it difficult to discharge secretions properly. In addition, if the thoracic muscle or diaphragm does not function properly due to chest muscle damage, nervous system disorders, lung resection, and thoracic resection, it becomes difficult or impossible to breathe. Even in these cases, it will be difficult to discharge the secretions produced in the bronchial tubes normally.
If the lung secretions are not constantly discharged, they accumulate in the lung and airway, which in turn causes inflammation or intensifies inflammation. If this inflammation reduces lung defense, it is likely to worsen the side effects of diseases such as pneumonia. This in turn activates the inflammatory response of the lung, reducing the lung cell’s ability to defend against external chemicals and inducing the accumulation of lung secretions, causing a vicious cycle of airway disorders.
Therefore, a treatment must be done so that the flow of air can reach the lung tissues from the upper respiratory tract and remove the secretions deposited in the airway in order to breathe smoothly. These treatments are commonly referred to as “Airway Clearance Technique(ACT)”. And among the various ACTs, the High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator is known to be the most effective treatment.
-Common cold
– Pneumonia
– Difficulty in voluntary cough
– Asthma
– Chronic respiratory diseases
– CF (Cystic Fibrosis)
– COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
– Bronchiectasis
– MD (Muscular dystrophy)
– SMA (Spinal muscular atrophy)
– ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
– Other neuromuscular diseases
– Difficulty in discharging secretions naturally
-> Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients
-> After thoracic surgery
Most effective among Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)
– The amount of sputum secretion increased by more than 3 times
– No need for special skills or breathing methods
– No need for posture change
Economical
– Reduced treatment cost and treatment time
– Reduced physical therapy time
– Reduced number of hospitalizations and reduced use of drugs such as venous antibiotics
– Saving manpower due to automatic operation
Treatment method with safety and convenience
– Constant and independent treatment – High satisfaction for patient and high
– Available during daily life and activities compliance with regulations
– Low side effects – Available for outpatient use
Excellent therapeutic effect
– Improvement of FVC and FEV1 : FVC (forced vital capacity) and FEV1 (forced expiratory vital per second) are improved to show a positive effect of mucus discharge and improve lung function.
– Reduced N₂ ratio during exhalation : A study in the United States showed a decrease in N₂ ratio during exhalation, indicating an increase in pulmonary gas exchange ratio.
[References] Physiologic Evidence for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation and Positive Expiratory Pressure Breathing in Hospitalized Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis
I Lifespan Vest I
– A Wrap style without shoulder straps
– Effective for intensive treatment in the chest area
– It can be conveniently adjusted according to the patient’s body Size with a single velcro
I Dimension I
I Multiple Vest I
– A Vest type with shoulder straps
– Effective for simultaneous treatment in the chest
(both front and back)
– It can provide a comfortable support With a dual velcro
| Rated voltage | ICD- 240V- 50/60Hz | Vibration Frequency | 5~25Hz |
| Rated Capacity | Less than 500 VA | Vibration Pressure | 10 Step |
| Protection System for Electrical Shock | Class I,BF-type device | Operation time | 1~99min |
| Vest Size | SS ~ XL |
| Rated voltage | Up To 120 Minutes | Vibration Frequency | 5~25Hz |
| Capacity | 18,000mAh (24V) | Vibration Pressure | 10 Step |
| Protection System for Electrical Shock | Class I,BF-type device | Operation time | 1~99min |
| Vest Size | SS ~ XL |
CAREWAY is High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator (HFCWO) that helps to remove secretions accumulated in the bron- chial tubes by patting the patient’s chest wall lightly. CAREWAY is designed with the heart of parents who pat their sick children on the back. Therefore, it can be used safely by children, the elderly, and adults. It has been used mainly in intensive care units (ICUs), respiratory internal medicine, rehabilitation center, and for home care.
What is the mechanism of CAREWAY (High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator)?
CAREWAY helps keep the airway clean by causing rapid, repetitive vibrations on the patient’s chest wall, separating airway secretions (e.g., sputum) located deep in the bronchial tubes and causing them to be discharged through coughing.
1) high-frequency air pulse is generated from the cylinder in the equipment.
2) Air pulses are transmitted to the vest worn by the patient through hoses.
3) The chest wall of the patient wearing a vest experiences rapid and repetitive vibrations.
4) Pulmonary secretions located deep in the bronchioles are separated and pushed to the upper respiratory system
and discharged through spontaneous coughing.
* For patients who have difficulty coughing voluntarily, a suction procedure can be performed.
|Separation force of lung secretions generated by HFCWO |
High-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is an excellent treatment approach that increases lung capacity compared to other methods such as normal breathing and traditional Chest physical therapy (CPT). Separation of bronchial wall secretions occurs more effectively through HFCWO than coughing in general. Thus, it is very effective in discharging lung secretions.
When mucus accumulates in the lungs, the function of the lungs degrades, making it difficult to discharge secretions properly. In addition, if the thoracic muscle or diaphragm does not function properly due to chest muscle damage, nervous system disorders, lung resection, and thoracic resection, it becomes difficult or impossible to breathe. Even in these cases, it will be difficult to discharge the secretions produced in the bronchial tubes normally.
If the lung secretions are not constantly discharged, they accumulate in the lung and airway, which in turn causes inflammation or intensifies inflammation. If this inflammation reduces lung defense, it is likely to worsen the side effects of diseases such as pneumonia. This in turn activates the inflammatory response of the lung, reducing the lung cell’s ability to defend against external chemicals and inducing the accumulation of lung secretions, causing a vicious cycle of airway disorders.
Therefore, a treatment must be done so that the flow of air can reach the lung tissues from the upper respiratory tract and remove the secretions deposited in the airway in order to breathe smoothly. These treatments are commonly referred to as “Airway Clearance Technique(ACT)”. And among the various ACTs, the High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator is known to be the most effective treatment.
-Common cold
– Pneumonia
– Difficulty in voluntary cough
– Asthma
– Chronic respiratory diseases
– CF (Cystic Fibrosis)
– COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
– Bronchiectasis
– MD (Muscular dystrophy)
– SMA (Spinal muscular atrophy)
– ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
– Other neuromuscular diseases
– Difficulty in discharging secretions naturally
-> Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients
-> After thoracic surgery
Most effective among Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)
– The amount of sputum secretion increased by more than 3 times
– No need for special skills or breathing methods
– No need for posture change
Economical
– Reduced treatment cost and treatment time
– Reduced physical therapy time
– Reduced number of hospitalizations and reduced use of drugs such as venous antibiotics
– Saving manpower due to automatic operation
Treatment method with safety and convenience
– Constant and independent treatment – High satisfaction for patient and high
– Available during daily life and activities compliance with regulations
– Low side effects – Available for outpatient use
Excellent therapeutic effect
– Improvement of FVC and FEV1 : FVC (forced vital capacity) and FEV1 (forced expiratory vital per second) are improved to show a positive effect of mucus discharge and improve lung function.
– Reduced N₂ ratio during exhalation : A study in the United States showed a decrease in N₂ ratio during exhalation, indicating an increase in pulmonary gas exchange ratio.
[References] Physiologic Evidence for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation and Positive Expiratory Pressure Breathing in Hospitalized Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis
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