DD has a cough...I upped her vest settings, but thought I should ask if this can pose any problems (i.e., if settings are "too" high). I thought perhaps there may be an increased risk for rupturing capillaries or other vessels within the lungs? Just a thought. Anyone else been advised a "maximum" setting - especially on a 3 yr old?<br>
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Danger if vest settings too high?
- Thread starter kitomd21
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DD has a cough...I upped her vest settings, but thought I should ask if this can pose any problems (i.e., if settings are "too" high). I thought perhaps there may be an increased risk for rupturing capillaries or other vessels within the lungs? Just a thought. Anyone else been advised a "maximum" setting - especially on a 3 yr old?<br>
DD has a cough...I upped her vest settings, but thought I should ask if this can pose any problems (i.e., if settings are "too" high). I thought perhaps there may be an increased risk for rupturing capillaries or other vessels within the lungs? Just a thought. Anyone else been advised a "maximum" setting - especially on a 3 yr old?<br>
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Mommafirst
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Moving it up, if she can tolerate it, shouldn't cause her a problem. But it isn't necessarily better for her either. The pressure should be high enough that the vest fits snuggly. As for the speed, there needs to be a few varieties of speed to shake different sized airways. So as long as you do a vairety over the treatment 10-12-14mhz or 8-10-12 doesn't really make a difference.<div><br></div>
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Mommafirst
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Moving it up, if she can tolerate it, shouldn't cause her a problem. But it isn't necessarily better for her either. The pressure should be high enough that the vest fits snuggly. As for the speed, there needs to be a few varieties of speed to shake different sized airways. So as long as you do a vairety over the treatment 10-12-14mhz or 8-10-12 doesn't really make a difference.<br>
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Mommafirst
Guest
Moving it up, if she can tolerate it, shouldn't cause her a problem. But it isn't necessarily better for her either. The pressure should be high enough that the vest fits snuggly. As for the speed, there needs to be a few varieties of speed to shake different sized airways. So as long as you do a vairety over the treatment 10-12-14mhz or 8-10-12 doesn't really make a difference.<br>
theLostMiler
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I agree with cf4life, also the pressure I was told should be kinda low b/c otherwise you cant take deep breaths which kinda negates the point of doing the vest.
theLostMiler
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I agree with cf4life, also the pressure I was told should be kinda low b/c otherwise you cant take deep breaths which kinda negates the point of doing the vest.
theLostMiler
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I agree with cf4life, also the pressure I was told should be kinda low b/c otherwise you cant take deep breaths which kinda negates the point of doing the vest.
Thanks guys...somehow seemed logical that the higher the frequency (not taking into consideration the pressure) would be better when sick. We usually follow the Minnesota protocol, but I switched the settings to a higher frequency since she began coughing - switching back to Minnesota now. Thanks again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Thanks guys...somehow seemed logical that the higher the frequency (not taking into consideration the pressure) would be better when sick. We usually follow the Minnesota protocol, but I switched the settings to a higher frequency since she began coughing - switching back to Minnesota now. Thanks again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Thanks guys...somehow seemed logical that the higher the frequency (not taking into consideration the pressure) would be better when sick. We usually follow the Minnesota protocol, but I switched the settings to a higher frequency since she began coughing - switching back to Minnesota now. Thanks again. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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theLostMiler
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Hope she starts to feel better, with an extra treatment or two in during the day, she should feel better in no time <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
theLostMiler
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Hope she starts to feel better, with an extra treatment or two in during the day, she should feel better in no time <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
theLostMiler
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Hope she starts to feel better, with an extra treatment or two in during the day, she should feel better in no time <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Thank you - she's coughing less...definitely improving. I was alarmed yesterday because I've never seen her with coughing "fits" and gagging followed by vomiting. We called in a prescription after three days of coughing. Upon picking up the rx, I said we should see how she is today "just in case" she was improving on her own (and with increased treatments). We didn't start the abx because she really does seem to be improving. We also add nebulized normal saline to her treatment routine when she's sick - I wonder how much of a difference this makes? Oddly enough, she seems to get over coughs/colds more quickly than her brother who doesn't have CF. Strange.
Thank you - she's coughing less...definitely improving. I was alarmed yesterday because I've never seen her with coughing "fits" and gagging followed by vomiting. We called in a prescription after three days of coughing. Upon picking up the rx, I said we should see how she is today "just in case" she was improving on her own (and with increased treatments). We didn't start the abx because she really does seem to be improving. We also add nebulized normal saline to her treatment routine when she's sick - I wonder how much of a difference this makes? Oddly enough, she seems to get over coughs/colds more quickly than her brother who doesn't have CF. Strange.