Other Respiratory Equipment

Other Respiratory Equipment: Education & Set Up

Often, additional equipment is required to support your respiratory function. If your cough or swallow function has decreased, a suction machine, nebulizer or cough assist device may also be required. Below you will find resources for these types of devices.

Member Care and Skills Videos

Manual Cough Assist using a Bagger

Lung Volume Recruitment Maneuver (LVRM)

Suction Set Up & Cleaning

Nebulizer Set Up & Cleaning

Troubleshooting Suction Machines

Suctions units commonly develop leaks that reduce suction power. This reduction in suction may lead users to falsely believe that the suction unit requires service. The following video will outline stepwise how to troubleshoot and optimize suction power on a variety of suction units.

Troubleshooting on Vacu-aid Suction

Troubleshooting for Suction Units

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