I'm getting the vest!

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,

I'm getting my vest! It should be here tomorrow or Friday and I'm so excited. And my insurance covered it all!!! (Whew)

I tried the vest at my last clinic appointment. I hadn't used it since I was at CF camp back about 15 years ago. Since I am allergic to all the good oral antibiotics, they figure my best defense against infection is good airway clearance. I have been using the Flutter since I was 13 years old and have not done anything else other than that.

I was really concerned about the cost of it and everything, but I figured that it was worth it for my health. I figure that my flutter-izing might not be doing everything I need it to do.

The RT at my clinic trained me on how to use it, but she basically told me to just use 3 different frequencies that increase and it didn't really matter which numbers I did.

<b>So what frequencies do you use for the vest?

Also, what pressure setting (I think that's what it is) do you use for the vest inflation? </b>

Thanks!

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,

I'm getting my vest! It should be here tomorrow or Friday and I'm so excited. And my insurance covered it all!!! (Whew)

I tried the vest at my last clinic appointment. I hadn't used it since I was at CF camp back about 15 years ago. Since I am allergic to all the good oral antibiotics, they figure my best defense against infection is good airway clearance. I have been using the Flutter since I was 13 years old and have not done anything else other than that.

I was really concerned about the cost of it and everything, but I figured that it was worth it for my health. I figure that my flutter-izing might not be doing everything I need it to do.

The RT at my clinic trained me on how to use it, but she basically told me to just use 3 different frequencies that increase and it didn't really matter which numbers I did.

<b>So what frequencies do you use for the vest?

Also, what pressure setting (I think that's what it is) do you use for the vest inflation? </b>

Thanks!

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,

I'm getting my vest! It should be here tomorrow or Friday and I'm so excited. And my insurance covered it all!!! (Whew)

I tried the vest at my last clinic appointment. I hadn't used it since I was at CF camp back about 15 years ago. Since I am allergic to all the good oral antibiotics, they figure my best defense against infection is good airway clearance. I have been using the Flutter since I was 13 years old and have not done anything else other than that.

I was really concerned about the cost of it and everything, but I figured that it was worth it for my health. I figure that my flutter-izing might not be doing everything I need it to do.

The RT at my clinic trained me on how to use it, but she basically told me to just use 3 different frequencies that increase and it didn't really matter which numbers I did.

<b>So what frequencies do you use for the vest?

Also, what pressure setting (I think that's what it is) do you use for the vest inflation? </b>

Thanks!

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,

I'm getting my vest! It should be here tomorrow or Friday and I'm so excited. And my insurance covered it all!!! (Whew)

I tried the vest at my last clinic appointment. I hadn't used it since I was at CF camp back about 15 years ago. Since I am allergic to all the good oral antibiotics, they figure my best defense against infection is good airway clearance. I have been using the Flutter since I was 13 years old and have not done anything else other than that.

I was really concerned about the cost of it and everything, but I figured that it was worth it for my health. I figure that my flutter-izing might not be doing everything I need it to do.

The RT at my clinic trained me on how to use it, but she basically told me to just use 3 different frequencies that increase and it didn't really matter which numbers I did.

<b>So what frequencies do you use for the vest?

Also, what pressure setting (I think that's what it is) do you use for the vest inflation? </b>

Thanks!

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,
<br />
<br />I'm getting my vest! It should be here tomorrow or Friday and I'm so excited. And my insurance covered it all!!! (Whew)
<br />
<br />I tried the vest at my last clinic appointment. I hadn't used it since I was at CF camp back about 15 years ago. Since I am allergic to all the good oral antibiotics, they figure my best defense against infection is good airway clearance. I have been using the Flutter since I was 13 years old and have not done anything else other than that.
<br />
<br />I was really concerned about the cost of it and everything, but I figured that it was worth it for my health. I figure that my flutter-izing might not be doing everything I need it to do.
<br />
<br />The RT at my clinic trained me on how to use it, but she basically told me to just use 3 different frequencies that increase and it didn't really matter which numbers I did.
<br />
<br /><b>So what frequencies do you use for the vest?
<br />
<br />Also, what pressure setting (I think that's what it is) do you use for the vest inflation? </b>
<br />
<br />Thanks!

 

[semperfiohana]

my pressure is 10, and then i set it to 10, 12, and 14 for my frequencies at ten min each. i think my docs recommended this to me years ago when i got my vest. hope that helps.

 

[semperfiohana]

my pressure is 10, and then i set it to 10, 12, and 14 for my frequencies at ten min each. i think my docs recommended this to me years ago when i got my vest. hope that helps.

 

[semperfiohana]

my pressure is 10, and then i set it to 10, 12, and 14 for my frequencies at ten min each. i think my docs recommended this to me years ago when i got my vest. hope that helps.

 

[semperfiohana]

my pressure is 10, and then i set it to 10, 12, and 14 for my frequencies at ten min each. i think my docs recommended this to me years ago when i got my vest. hope that helps.

 

[semperfiohana]

my pressure is 10, and then i set it to 10, 12, and 14 for my frequencies at ten min each. i think my docs recommended this to me years ago when i got my vest. hope that helps.

 

[Kelli]

Congrats on baby boy #2, you can see I haven't been on here lately!

I have a Hill-Rom and I use frequencies of 8, 10, 12, 15,16 for a total of 30 mins. (8 for 10 mins, 10 for 10 mins and the higher ones for as long as I can stand them...my vest cycles thru them) All of those have a pressure of 8 (which RT says is good). I'd make sure you ask to be specific for your body.

If I'm doing my nebs & they aren't finished, I'll go an extra 5 mins on my vest. Just since I'm already hooked up.

Yeah for the vest, I love mine. Hope you love yours too!

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
KELLI

 

[Kelli]

Congrats on baby boy #2, you can see I haven't been on here lately!

I have a Hill-Rom and I use frequencies of 8, 10, 12, 15,16 for a total of 30 mins. (8 for 10 mins, 10 for 10 mins and the higher ones for as long as I can stand them...my vest cycles thru them) All of those have a pressure of 8 (which RT says is good). I'd make sure you ask to be specific for your body.

If I'm doing my nebs & they aren't finished, I'll go an extra 5 mins on my vest. Just since I'm already hooked up.

Yeah for the vest, I love mine. Hope you love yours too!

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
KELLI

 

[Kelli]

Congrats on baby boy #2, you can see I haven't been on here lately!

I have a Hill-Rom and I use frequencies of 8, 10, 12, 15,16 for a total of 30 mins. (8 for 10 mins, 10 for 10 mins and the higher ones for as long as I can stand them...my vest cycles thru them) All of those have a pressure of 8 (which RT says is good). I'd make sure you ask to be specific for your body.

If I'm doing my nebs & they aren't finished, I'll go an extra 5 mins on my vest. Just since I'm already hooked up.

Yeah for the vest, I love mine. Hope you love yours too!

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
KELLI

 

[Kelli]

Congrats on baby boy #2, you can see I haven't been on here lately!

I have a Hill-Rom and I use frequencies of 8, 10, 12, 15,16 for a total of 30 mins. (8 for 10 mins, 10 for 10 mins and the higher ones for as long as I can stand them...my vest cycles thru them) All of those have a pressure of 8 (which RT says is good). I'd make sure you ask to be specific for your body.

If I'm doing my nebs & they aren't finished, I'll go an extra 5 mins on my vest. Just since I'm already hooked up.

Yeah for the vest, I love mine. Hope you love yours too!

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
KELLI

 

[Kelli]

Congrats on baby boy #2, you can see I haven't been on here lately!
<br />
<br />I have a Hill-Rom and I use frequencies of 8, 10, 12, 15,16 for a total of 30 mins. (8 for 10 mins, 10 for 10 mins and the higher ones for as long as I can stand them...my vest cycles thru them) All of those have a pressure of 8 (which RT says is good). I'd make sure you ask to be specific for your body.
<br />
<br />If I'm doing my nebs & they aren't finished, I'll go an extra 5 mins on my vest. Just since I'm already hooked up.
<br />
<br />Yeah for the vest, I love mine. Hope you love yours too!
<br />
<br /><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />KELLI

 

[Ratatosk]

DS does the same as semperfiohana 10, 12, 14 with a pressure of 10 (highest) for 30 minutes using the Hill Rom 104 vest system. We started out with those frequencies and a lower pressure for 15 minutes and have worked our way up to the increased pressure and time. We do this twice a day and I still do CPT in the mornings for 20 minutes before he wakes up.

Figure he's play video games while vesting, if the game is still going, he can keep vesting.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS does the same as semperfiohana 10, 12, 14 with a pressure of 10 (highest) for 30 minutes using the Hill Rom 104 vest system. We started out with those frequencies and a lower pressure for 15 minutes and have worked our way up to the increased pressure and time. We do this twice a day and I still do CPT in the mornings for 20 minutes before he wakes up.

Figure he's play video games while vesting, if the game is still going, he can keep vesting.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS does the same as semperfiohana 10, 12, 14 with a pressure of 10 (highest) for 30 minutes using the Hill Rom 104 vest system. We started out with those frequencies and a lower pressure for 15 minutes and have worked our way up to the increased pressure and time. We do this twice a day and I still do CPT in the mornings for 20 minutes before he wakes up.

Figure he's play video games while vesting, if the game is still going, he can keep vesting.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS does the same as semperfiohana 10, 12, 14 with a pressure of 10 (highest) for 30 minutes using the Hill Rom 104 vest system. We started out with those frequencies and a lower pressure for 15 minutes and have worked our way up to the increased pressure and time. We do this twice a day and I still do CPT in the mornings for 20 minutes before he wakes up.

Figure he's play video games while vesting, if the game is still going, he can keep vesting.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS does the same as semperfiohana 10, 12, 14 with a pressure of 10 (highest) for 30 minutes using the Hill Rom 104 vest system. We started out with those frequencies and a lower pressure for 15 minutes and have worked our way up to the increased pressure and time. We do this twice a day and I still do CPT in the mornings for 20 minutes before he wakes up.
<br />
<br />Figure he's play video games while vesting, if the game is still going, he can keep vesting.