Mechanical behaviors of Flutter VRP1, Shaker, and Acapella devices

• Published in: Respiratory care Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 298 - 304
• Main Authors: dos Santos, Alexandre Pereira, Guimarães, Rogério Contato, de Carvalho, Eliane Maria, Gastaldi, Ada Clarice
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Daedalus Enterprises, Inc 01.02.2013
• Subjects: Equipment and supplies; High-Frequency Ventilation - instrumentation; Humans; Mechanical Phenomena; Mucus; Physiological aspects; Positive-Pressure Respiration; Pressure; Respiratory therapy; Secretion

Flutter VRP1, Shaker, and Acapella are devices that combine positive expiratory pressure (PEP) and oscillations. To compare the mechanical performance of the Flutter VRP1, Shaker, and Acapella devices. An experimental platform and a ventilator, used a flow generator at 5, 10, 15, 20, 26, and 32 L/mi...