Portex® acapella® choiceHospital. Home. Anywhere.
RESPIRATORY CARE
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Portex® acapella® choice
acapella® choice is the easy to clean, portable PEP Therapy device from Smiths Medical, helping to assist with continuity of care from hospital to home.
Mobilizing secretionsin hospital, at home, anywhere.
Fast and effective
acapella® choice Vibratory PEP Therapy System combines the benefits of both PEP therapy and airway vibrations to mobilize pulmonary secretions. The therapy it provides is better tolerated than chest physiotherapy (CPT) and can be delivered in about half the time.1
Easy to clean
acapella® choice is very easy to clean. The product is dishwasher safe, or simply wash with warm water and standard dishwashing detergent. This means that the patient can gain the confidence of using the product in the hospital and continue to use the same product when they get home, helping to assist with the continuation of use and patient recovery.
Easy to use
Acapella choice is so easy to use, which means there is less training time required in hospital, increasing patient confidence in using the product.
Mobilization on the move
acapella® choice is a compact device that requires no wires or power. It can therefore be used by the patient while they are on the move.
Trusted and proven
acapella® choice has been clinically proven as a device with fewer exacerbations of disease and fewer re-admissions.
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RESPIRATORY CARE
Cover
Mouthpiece
Body
RockerAdjustable frequency and flow resistance.
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Portex® acapella® choice
ORDERING INFORMATION
Product Code Description Units Per Case
27-7000 acapella® choice vibratory PEP therapy system 10
27-0050 acapella® Mouthpiece 22mm ID (Heat resistant) 10
To order acapella® choice or for more information on our range of acapella®
vibratory PEP devices please contactyour local Smiths Medical distributor.
References
1. Mahlmeister MJ et al. “Positive-expiratory-pressure mask therapy: Theoretical and Practical Considerations and a Review of the Literature”, Respiratory Care, 1991.
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Find your local contact information at: www.smiths-medical.com/customer-support
Smiths Medical is part of the global technology business Smiths Group plc. Please see the Instructions for Use/Operator’s Manual for a complete listing of the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions. acapella, Portex and the Smiths Medical design marks are trademarks of Smiths Medical. The symbol ® indicates the trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other countries. All other names and marks mentioned are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ©2014 Smiths Medical. All rights reserved. RE194312EN-072014
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