What is Percussing vest?
Category: Physical Therapy
Generic name: Cough assist vest
Percussion vests are airway clearance devices for both children and adults. Vests use a oscillation and vibration that help to create mini-coughs that dislodge mucus from the bronchial walls, increase mobilization, and move it along toward central airways.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchiectasis | 1 | 0 | |
| Chest congestion | 1 | 0 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1 | 1 | |
| Ineffective cough | 1 | 0 | |
| Interstitial lung disease | 1 | 0 | |
| Support lung health | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Percussing vest
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Percussing vest
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 |
| Cost per month | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $200+ | 0 | |
| $100-199 | 0 | |
| $50-99 | 0 | |
| $25-49 | 0 | |
| < $25 | 1 | |
| Not specified | 0 |
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