Question about vest fitting

anonymous345

New member
I've been using the new colored vest from Hill-Rom and it really is comfy. I tried my old vest again and it was sooo tight on me when inflated, part of me thinks the new vests aren't really doing their job. I called Hill-Rom and told them this, and they said it's all personal preference to which one I want to use. So I guess my question is, are the vests supposed to be really tight to get a good squeeze on your body, or will the more comfortable fitting vest still do its job? Non-Hill Rom people can respond too! How is the jacket supposed to fit?
 

anonymous345

New member
I've been using the new colored vest from Hill-Rom and it really is comfy. I tried my old vest again and it was sooo tight on me when inflated, part of me thinks the new vests aren't really doing their job. I called Hill-Rom and told them this, and they said it's all personal preference to which one I want to use. So I guess my question is, are the vests supposed to be really tight to get a good squeeze on your body, or will the more comfortable fitting vest still do its job? Non-Hill Rom people can respond too! How is the jacket supposed to fit?
 

Havoc

New member
I was just fitted for a vest (the 105) and they sent a RT out to set it up and make sure I was using it correctly. He said that you should be able to slide you arm up under the vest (while uninflated, obviously). So the fit should be snug but not skin tight. Could you perhaps increase the pressure at which you do your treatment?
 

Havoc

New member
I was just fitted for a vest (the 105) and they sent a RT out to set it up and make sure I was using it correctly. He said that you should be able to slide you arm up under the vest (while uninflated, obviously). So the fit should be snug but not skin tight. Could you perhaps increase the pressure at which you do your treatment?
 

anonymous345

New member
Did the RT fit you for a colored washable vest or a vinyl black one (old version)? The pressure is the highest it can be on the new vest, so I can't increase that. I like that I can do my inhaled meds with it (the old one feels so tight it's hard to take deep breaths), but I just want to make sure I'm getting the most out of it. I'm assuming the new vests work just fine, since Hill-Rom said they're going to start only using them (and phasing the others out); I just got worried because it's not as tight as the other one. Thanks for your response. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

anonymous345

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Did the RT fit you for a colored washable vest or a vinyl black one (old version)? The pressure is the highest it can be on the new vest, so I can't increase that. I like that I can do my inhaled meds with it (the old one feels so tight it's hard to take deep breaths), but I just want to make sure I'm getting the most out of it. I'm assuming the new vests work just fine, since Hill-Rom said they're going to start only using them (and phasing the others out); I just got worried because it's not as tight as the other one. Thanks for your response. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

rubyroselee

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I first had the original black vest and then got one of the new washable ones last year. I hate the blue one! I do not feel that it fits as good and is much looser. Even when I put the pressure up it doesn't fit tight enough. And the other thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't inflate around the shoulders like the old vest does, so I do not feel like it gets the upper lobes adequately. So needless to say, I use the old vest.
 

rubyroselee

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I first had the original black vest and then got one of the new washable ones last year. I hate the blue one! I do not feel that it fits as good and is much looser. Even when I put the pressure up it doesn't fit tight enough. And the other thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't inflate around the shoulders like the old vest does, so I do not feel like it gets the upper lobes adequately. So needless to say, I use the old vest.
 

anonymous345

New member
See, that's my concern also. It just never gets tight enough so I don't feel like it's doing its job as well as the black one. I think I'm going to go back to what worked well for 10 years! Thanks for your response.
 

anonymous345

New member
See, that's my concern also. It just never gets tight enough so I don't feel like it's doing its job as well as the black one. I think I'm going to go back to what worked well for 10 years! Thanks for your response.
 

kutzalina

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i was blessed to know the person the vest was made for, i saw the first one in 1978 it should be snug but not too tight
 

kutzalina

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i was blessed to know the person the vest was made for, i saw the first one in 1978 it should be snug but not too tight
 

biz

New member
im not too sure if the fit for my 6 year old is right either. he started with the black one when he was three then we switched to the blue one when he was 5. with the black one i was told when it is inflated i should be able to fit my closed fist in it. so i just do the same with the blue one. im gona take it to clinic next visit and have them help me with it. i have so many concerns with it. it seem so much bulkier then the black one. and aidan complains the whole time in it. i know half of it is cause he would rather me do the cup. but i do the cup at night and vest in am before school. other things he complains about is it hurts him. i have him on ramping so it works its way up to fast and i lowered the inflation. but it doesnt seem to help. and when i take it off him under his shirt hes all red and he scratches his skin like crazy. does anyone else experience this themselves or their kids.
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Elizabeth
mommy to Aidan 6 w/cf
 

biz

New member
im not too sure if the fit for my 6 year old is right either. he started with the black one when he was three then we switched to the blue one when he was 5. with the black one i was told when it is inflated i should be able to fit my closed fist in it. so i just do the same with the blue one. im gona take it to clinic next visit and have them help me with it. i have so many concerns with it. it seem so much bulkier then the black one. and aidan complains the whole time in it. i know half of it is cause he would rather me do the cup. but i do the cup at night and vest in am before school. other things he complains about is it hurts him. i have him on ramping so it works its way up to fast and i lowered the inflation. but it doesnt seem to help. and when i take it off him under his shirt hes all red and he scratches his skin like crazy. does anyone else experience this themselves or their kids.
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Elizabeth
mommy to Aidan 6 w/cf
 
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