How do you adjust the resistance on an Aerobika?

How do you adjust the resistance on an Aerobika?

This is on the same side as the mouthpiece. Your health care provider will set the indicator when you get your Aerobika. Move the resistance indicator toward the + to increase resistance. Shift the indicator toward – to decrease resistance.

Is Aerobika a nebulizer?

The Aerobika* is the only OPEP device that can be used simultaneously with the AeroEclipse* Breath Actuated Nebuliser. Reducing therapy time may improve treatment compliance. These simple steps will ensure you get the most out of your OPEP treatment. Each 10-20 minute treatment should be performed at least twice a day.

What is the difference between the Aerobika and the acapella?

This study demonstrates that the Aerobika OPEP device significantly reduces all-cause inpatient visits and severe disease exacerbations, including 30-day inpatient readmissions and 12-month inpatient visits, compared to Acapella, when added to standard of care among patients with COPD and chronic bronchitis.

How effective is Aerobika?

The probability for this device to be the dominant strategy was 72%. With a willingness to pay (WTP) threshold of $50,000 per QALY gained, the probability for the Aerobika® device to be cost-effective was 77%.

How often should you replace Aerobika?

Empowering Patients. to Breathe Better. Thank you for your recent purchase of Aerobika* OPEP Device. For optimum performance your device should be replaced every 12 months.

How do I use my Aerobika device?

Instructions for Using Your Aerobika

  1. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth.
  2. With the mouthpiece still in your mouth, breathe in.
  3. With the mouthpiece still in your mouth, breathe out.
  4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 about 10 to 20 times.
  5. Take the mouthpiece out of your mouth and huff cough 2 to 3 times.

What is an Aerobika used for?

An Aerobika is a handheld device you breathe into. Using your Aerobika can help clear secretions (mucus) from your airways, making it easier to breathe.

What is an Aerobika valve?

Description. The Aerobika® OPEP device is a hand held device that uses Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure or OPEP to help clear secretions from your airways. People who have chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, COPD and cystic fibrosis often produce an excessive amount of mucus.

What is an acapella used for?

The Acapella Choice® airway clearance device is used to help remove mucus from the airways. The device may be used after taking a short-acting inhaled bronchodilator medication (as prescribed by your doctor). The medication helps open the airways to make the technique more effective.

How long does an acapella device last?

1) How long can the same acapella® choice device be used? acapella® choice is a single patient use device and reusable. The device is recommended to be replaced every six month.

What does a Aerobika do?

How to set the resistance indicator on the Aerobika?

How to Use the Aerobika® Assure proper setting of the resistance indicator on the Aerobika®. This is on the same side as the mouthpiece. Your health care provider will set the indicator when you get your Aerobika®. Move the resistance indicator toward the + to increase resistance. Shift the indicator toward – to decrease resistance.

What’s the best way to use the Aerobika?

Place the Aerobika® mouthpiece in your mouth. Seal your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. Take in a fairly deep breath and hold it for about 2-3 seconds. Exhale actively (but not too forcefully) through the mouthpiece until you no longer hear the flutter. Keep your cheeks as firm as possible when you exhale.

What is the Aerobika positive expiratory pressure ( oPEP ) device?

The Aerobika * Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device is a drug-free, easy to use, hand-held device with a proprietary pressure-oscillation dynamic that provides intermittent resistance, creating positive pressure oscillations during patient exhalation.

Is the Aerobika device used in postoperative care?

Post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a major burden to the healthcare system. A new real-world study published in Pulmonary Therapy, indicates significant reductions in costs when using the Aerobika * oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device in the postoperative care setting.