Hill-Rom Vest

[Ratatosk]

So at DS's appointment the other day, the doctor indicated he thought he was finally big enough for a vest. When I asked what brand, he mentioned a name I wasn't familiar with -- I was to call the clinic to get the paperwork started on it this week -- but it was less expensive than some of the other vest companies.

When I called the clinic, I was told it was Hill-Rom or whatever name they now use. Just curious with Amy's postings, etc.... She's been mentioning Dr. Warwick preferring the Repirtech system to the newer, smaller vest company; however, I know of several individuals who go to the U of MN, yet are prescribed the Hill-Rom 104 (think that's the newer one). Seemed rather odd, although the people I know who go to U of MN go to a different doctor....

Are those using "The Vest" happy with it? Do you feeling it's getting the job done?

 

[Ratatosk]

So at DS's appointment the other day, the doctor indicated he thought he was finally big enough for a vest. When I asked what brand, he mentioned a name I wasn't familiar with -- I was to call the clinic to get the paperwork started on it this week -- but it was less expensive than some of the other vest companies.

When I called the clinic, I was told it was Hill-Rom or whatever name they now use. Just curious with Amy's postings, etc.... She's been mentioning Dr. Warwick preferring the Repirtech system to the newer, smaller vest company; however, I know of several individuals who go to the U of MN, yet are prescribed the Hill-Rom 104 (think that's the newer one). Seemed rather odd, although the people I know who go to U of MN go to a different doctor....

Are those using "The Vest" happy with it? Do you feeling it's getting the job done?

 

[Ratatosk]

So at DS's appointment the other day, the doctor indicated he thought he was finally big enough for a vest. When I asked what brand, he mentioned a name I wasn't familiar with -- I was to call the clinic to get the paperwork started on it this week -- but it was less expensive than some of the other vest companies.

When I called the clinic, I was told it was Hill-Rom or whatever name they now use. Just curious with Amy's postings, etc.... She's been mentioning Dr. Warwick preferring the Repirtech system to the newer, smaller vest company; however, I know of several individuals who go to the U of MN, yet are prescribed the Hill-Rom 104 (think that's the newer one). Seemed rather odd, although the people I know who go to U of MN go to a different doctor....

Are those using "The Vest" happy with it? Do you feeling it's getting the job done?

 

[JazzysMom]

I use the older version of the Hill Rom Vest. I am quite happy with it & the one time I needed to replace a part (the power pedal/pad) they were great. I dont think the vest works as well for me as manual clapping, but it has benefits to it & does serve a good purpose for maintenance for me. I use the full vest. I like it getting down low so I dont think I would ever go with a short vest. This is all my preference tho!

 

[JazzysMom]

I use the older version of the Hill Rom Vest. I am quite happy with it & the one time I needed to replace a part (the power pedal/pad) they were great. I dont think the vest works as well for me as manual clapping, but it has benefits to it & does serve a good purpose for maintenance for me. I use the full vest. I like it getting down low so I dont think I would ever go with a short vest. This is all my preference tho!

 

[JazzysMom]

I use the older version of the Hill Rom Vest. I am quite happy with it & the one time I needed to replace a part (the power pedal/pad) they were great. I dont think the vest works as well for me as manual clapping, but it has benefits to it & does serve a good purpose for maintenance for me. I use the full vest. I like it getting down low so I dont think I would ever go with a short vest. This is all my preference tho!

 

[rcq925]

We have had the Hill-Rom Vest since last October, so about a year now. We love it and their customer service is wonderful!! ALl parts, everything has a lifetime guarantee and they replaces, vest, hoses, power cords, as needed all for free for the life of the machine. Ours has almost 500 hours on it already and we have been through a few sets of hoses, a new actual black vest and I requested a new power cord to have as back up. THey have never even asked why I needed any of them, I just call and they ship them out and they usually arrive the next day or two days at the most!

 

[rcq925]

We have had the Hill-Rom Vest since last October, so about a year now. We love it and their customer service is wonderful!! ALl parts, everything has a lifetime guarantee and they replaces, vest, hoses, power cords, as needed all for free for the life of the machine. Ours has almost 500 hours on it already and we have been through a few sets of hoses, a new actual black vest and I requested a new power cord to have as back up. THey have never even asked why I needed any of them, I just call and they ship them out and they usually arrive the next day or two days at the most!

 

[rcq925]

We have had the Hill-Rom Vest since last October, so about a year now. We love it and their customer service is wonderful!! ALl parts, everything has a lifetime guarantee and they replaces, vest, hoses, power cords, as needed all for free for the life of the machine. Ours has almost 500 hours on it already and we have been through a few sets of hoses, a new actual black vest and I requested a new power cord to have as back up. THey have never even asked why I needed any of them, I just call and they ship them out and they usually arrive the next day or two days at the most!

 

[ktsmom]

Yes, the 104 is the newest Hill-Rom. We had it on a trial period and then a friend of a friend connected us with a used Hill-Rom 103. The 104 was much sexier than the 103. The 103 looks like some old, clunky piece of medical equipment and the 104 was sleek and small and much more portable.

Our doc wants us to do it 20 minutes twice a day, if we can. We've had a hard time adding that to our schedule so usually it is just once a day. This morning Katy complained that it hurts her. I don't yet what I'm going to do about that.

I too am intrigued by the Respirtech because of Warwick's opinions, via Amy. So when the deal for the used model 103 came along I was glad because for Katy right now the vest is preventative. I felt that in a few years if she was more symptomatic with her lungs then perhaps we could spring for the latest and greatest of whatever company's was best.

Good luck and I'm glad you are getting the vest. We never had to learn manual CPT; I think you are going to be amazed at the time savings you (personally) will have with the vest. And your DS will be able to read a book or play video games or just play.

Dana
Mom to Katy (3, cf) and Kyra (6, no cf)

 

[ktsmom]

Yes, the 104 is the newest Hill-Rom. We had it on a trial period and then a friend of a friend connected us with a used Hill-Rom 103. The 104 was much sexier than the 103. The 103 looks like some old, clunky piece of medical equipment and the 104 was sleek and small and much more portable.

Our doc wants us to do it 20 minutes twice a day, if we can. We've had a hard time adding that to our schedule so usually it is just once a day. This morning Katy complained that it hurts her. I don't yet what I'm going to do about that.

I too am intrigued by the Respirtech because of Warwick's opinions, via Amy. So when the deal for the used model 103 came along I was glad because for Katy right now the vest is preventative. I felt that in a few years if she was more symptomatic with her lungs then perhaps we could spring for the latest and greatest of whatever company's was best.

Good luck and I'm glad you are getting the vest. We never had to learn manual CPT; I think you are going to be amazed at the time savings you (personally) will have with the vest. And your DS will be able to read a book or play video games or just play.

Dana
Mom to Katy (3, cf) and Kyra (6, no cf)

 

[ktsmom]

Yes, the 104 is the newest Hill-Rom. We had it on a trial period and then a friend of a friend connected us with a used Hill-Rom 103. The 104 was much sexier than the 103. The 103 looks like some old, clunky piece of medical equipment and the 104 was sleek and small and much more portable.

Our doc wants us to do it 20 minutes twice a day, if we can. We've had a hard time adding that to our schedule so usually it is just once a day. This morning Katy complained that it hurts her. I don't yet what I'm going to do about that.

I too am intrigued by the Respirtech because of Warwick's opinions, via Amy. So when the deal for the used model 103 came along I was glad because for Katy right now the vest is preventative. I felt that in a few years if she was more symptomatic with her lungs then perhaps we could spring for the latest and greatest of whatever company's was best.

Good luck and I'm glad you are getting the vest. We never had to learn manual CPT; I think you are going to be amazed at the time savings you (personally) will have with the vest. And your DS will be able to read a book or play video games or just play.

Dana
Mom to Katy (3, cf) and Kyra (6, no cf)