Smiths Medical – acapella®

acapella® combines the benefits of both PEP therapy and airway vibrations to mobilize pulmonary secretions and can be used in virtually any position allowing patients to move freely and sit, stand or recline.

It improves clearance of secretions, is easier to tolerate than Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), takes less than half the time of conventional CPT sessions* and facilitates opening of airways in patients with lung diseases with secretory problems  such as COPD, asthma and Cystic Fibrosis. Color-coded units (green for high-flow, blue for low) help customize treatment for each patient based on their clinical needs. You can adjust the acapella® frequency and flow resistance simply by turning an adjustment dial.

acapella® DM & DH Vibratory PEP Therapy System features:

• Color-coded
• Blue-DM <15 lpm for 3 seconds
• Green-DH ≥15 lpm for 3 seconds
• Inspiratory Valve
• 22mm OD ambient end
• 22mm OD patient end
• Expiratory resistance dial
• Patented rocker mechanism

^{* Mahimeister MJ et al. “Positive-expiratory pressure mask therapy: Theoretical and Practical Considerations and a Review of the Literature”, Respiratory Care, 1991}