What is The Vest?
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TYPES:Generic: Cough assist vest
The Vest® System is an airway clearance device for both children and adults. The Vest uses a process, called High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO), creates mini-coughs that dislodge mucus from the bronchial walls, increase mobilization, and move it along toward central airways.
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How do members experience The Vest?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic fibrosis | 15 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 2 | |
| Chest congestion | 6 | 1 | |
| Chronic throat clearing | 6 | 0 | |
| Ineffective cough | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in rib | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
strapples
evaluated on Feb 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for increased secretions: Major
- Side effects: None
indyborn
evaluated on Nov 13, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: None
- Side effects: Mild
wbear35
evaluated on Oct 26, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for excess saliva: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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