Philips Respironics CoughAssist T70 Information

The Philips Respironics CoughAssist T70 clears secretions from the lungs by gradually applying positive air pressure to the airway and then rapidly shifting to negative air pressure . The resulting high expiratory flow simulates a deep, natural cough.

Philips Respironics Cough Assist T70
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Features:

  • Non-Invasive air delivery reduces risk and discomfort
  • Oximetry accessory enables you to monitor oxygen levels
  • Lightweight for easy transport
  • Warranty and service programs to protect your investment
  • Automatic sensitivity for comfortable treatment
  • Carrying bag for convenience on the move
  • Power options for a new level of flexibility
  • Data management enhances clinical reporting and evaluation
  • Roll stand mounting for easy maneuvering
  • Foot pedal for hands-free operation
  • User-friendly interface makes CoughAssist easy to use

The Philips Respironics Cough-Assist T70: Effective, Safe and Simple  to Use. 

The ability to cough is necessary for a healthy airway. The airway linings produce mucus which traps dirt and bacteria. This mixture of mucus, dirt, and bacteria can be harmful if allowed to increase in quantity. Coughing is the body’s natural way of clearing mucus from the lungs and airways. Many respiratory diseases cripple the body’s ability to cough by weakening the muscles in the rib cage, neck, and abdomen. This weakened condition interferes with your body’s ability to remove secretions, increasing the chance of respiratory infections. If coughing becomes too difficult for patients, doctors often prescribe the use of Mechanical Coughing Therapy.

The CoughAssist T70 clear secretions from the lungs using positive and negative pressure. When you breathe in (inspiration), the CoughAssist T70 gives you positive pressure airflow.  This helps expand your lungs. When you exhale, the Philips CoughAssist T70 creates a sucking force (negative pressure).  This pulls the air out of your lungs.  This rapid change in pressure during the different phases of breathing (inspiration and expiration) makes your cough stronger and more effective. The addition of the CoughAssist T70 feature, called ‘Cough-Trak’, allows you to synchronize treatment with your own breathing patterns.

The Philips CoughAssist T70 Mechanical Insufflator-Exsufflator, or Cofflator, clears retained broncho-pulmonary secretions.  Regular use of the CoughAssist T70 reduces the risk of respiratory complications.  It comes standard with an adjustable internal inhale-flow restrictor and a  breathing circuit (filter, hose, adapter, mask).

 

Philips Cough-Assist T70 Control and synchronization

The CoughAssist T70 Cough-Trak algorithm gives the user and caregiver the ability to initiate their therapy.  By triggering inspiration, this feature helps to synchronize the CoughAssist T70 therapy with the user’s own breathing pattern.  This allows for more control and easier to tolerate CoughAssist therapy.  Users also report that this is a more comfortable and natural treatment.

 

Philips Cough-Assist T70 – Flexible Therapy 

The Philips Cough Assist T70 has three, highly customizable therapy modes – the ability to better tailor therapy to your exact needs and easily adjust treatment settings.  These settings include Manual, Auto, Advanced Auto.  The complete manual control over every aspect of treatment by a clinician or caregiver while the  fully automated treatment mode includes pressure settings, pre-therapy breaths and cough cycles.

 

CoughAssist T70 Secretion Loosening & Mobilization

The CoughAssist T70 also has an adjustable oscillation feature.  This feature enhances the loosening of mucus from the bronchial walls and increases the mobilization of secretions.  This in turn improves bronchial drainage and increases the benefits of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation therapy.