My percussor pooped out on me. I do have the vest so I will have to use that in the mean time (I don't like using it though-very uncomfortable). The percussor I have is a Puritan Bennett Model 9000 which I don't think is made anymore. I just wondered for those of you that use percussors, do you know if one brand is better than another? I have had this percussor for many, many years and am kind of out of the loop as to the cost and how the new ones work. Also, do you know if insurance will usually pay for them? Any info you can give me would help. I'm going to have to make a decision here soon and get one. Thanks!!
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My percussor pooped out on me. I do have the vest so I will have to use that in the mean time (I don't like using it though-very uncomfortable). The percussor I have is a Puritan Bennett Model 9000 which I don't think is made anymore. I just wondered for those of you that use percussors, do you know if one brand is better than another? I have had this percussor for many, many years and am kind of out of the loop as to the cost and how the new ones work. Also, do you know if insurance will usually pay for them? Any info you can give me would help. I'm going to have to make a decision here soon and get one. Thanks!!
My percussor pooped out on me. I do have the vest so I will have to use that in the mean time (I don't like using it though-very uncomfortable). The percussor I have is a Puritan Bennett Model 9000 which I don't think is made anymore. I just wondered for those of you that use percussors, do you know if one brand is better than another? I have had this percussor for many, many years and am kind of out of the loop as to the cost and how the new ones work. Also, do you know if insurance will usually pay for them? Any info you can give me would help. I'm going to have to make a decision here soon and get one. Thanks!!
Hey Allisa,
I use the Electro Flo 5000 by Med Systems. It really has power and is not just a massager like some percussors. Speed and intensity are variable via the dials on the unit. It's a good thing to have in your toolkit. The only negative is that some areas of the back can be tricky to reach without sandwiching it in a chair & leaning back or having help from someone. But it really feels fairly close to manual percussion. I use it in the hospital when an RT is not good at percussion.
My insurance covered it but they have been great in covering a lot of my stuff. Med Systems was helpful in getting the insurance approval etc. For whichever percussor you chose make sure the doc specifies the model # etc on your script. That way the insurance co or DME provider can't just make a substitution on you.
The website for the percussor I use is: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
">http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
</a>
Let me know if you need anything else. Percussors are great for getting things out the vest just can't handle.
Peace,
Steph
I use the Electro Flo 5000 by Med Systems. It really has power and is not just a massager like some percussors. Speed and intensity are variable via the dials on the unit. It's a good thing to have in your toolkit. The only negative is that some areas of the back can be tricky to reach without sandwiching it in a chair & leaning back or having help from someone. But it really feels fairly close to manual percussion. I use it in the hospital when an RT is not good at percussion.
My insurance covered it but they have been great in covering a lot of my stuff. Med Systems was helpful in getting the insurance approval etc. For whichever percussor you chose make sure the doc specifies the model # etc on your script. That way the insurance co or DME provider can't just make a substitution on you.
The website for the percussor I use is: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
">http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
</a>
Let me know if you need anything else. Percussors are great for getting things out the vest just can't handle.
Peace,
Steph
Hey Allisa,
I use the Electro Flo 5000 by Med Systems. It really has power and is not just a massager like some percussors. Speed and intensity are variable via the dials on the unit. It's a good thing to have in your toolkit. The only negative is that some areas of the back can be tricky to reach without sandwiching it in a chair & leaning back or having help from someone. But it really feels fairly close to manual percussion. I use it in the hospital when an RT is not good at percussion.
My insurance covered it but they have been great in covering a lot of my stuff. Med Systems was helpful in getting the insurance approval etc. For whichever percussor you chose make sure the doc specifies the model # etc on your script. That way the insurance co or DME provider can't just make a substitution on you.
The website for the percussor I use is: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
">http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
</a>
Let me know if you need anything else. Percussors are great for getting things out the vest just can't handle.
Peace,
Steph
I use the Electro Flo 5000 by Med Systems. It really has power and is not just a massager like some percussors. Speed and intensity are variable via the dials on the unit. It's a good thing to have in your toolkit. The only negative is that some areas of the back can be tricky to reach without sandwiching it in a chair & leaning back or having help from someone. But it really feels fairly close to manual percussion. I use it in the hospital when an RT is not good at percussion.
My insurance covered it but they have been great in covering a lot of my stuff. Med Systems was helpful in getting the insurance approval etc. For whichever percussor you chose make sure the doc specifies the model # etc on your script. That way the insurance co or DME provider can't just make a substitution on you.
The website for the percussor I use is: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
">http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
</a>
Let me know if you need anything else. Percussors are great for getting things out the vest just can't handle.
Peace,
Steph
Hey Allisa,
<br />
<br />I use the Electro Flo 5000 by Med Systems. It really has power and is not just a massager like some percussors. Speed and intensity are variable via the dials on the unit. It's a good thing to have in your toolkit. The only negative is that some areas of the back can be tricky to reach without sandwiching it in a chair & leaning back or having help from someone. But it really feels fairly close to manual percussion. I use it in the hospital when an RT is not good at percussion.
<br />
<br />My insurance covered it but they have been great in covering a lot of my stuff. Med Systems was helpful in getting the insurance approval etc. For whichever percussor you chose make sure the doc specifies the model # etc on your script. That way the insurance co or DME provider can't just make a substitution on you.
<br />
<br />The website for the percussor I use is: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
">http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
</a><br />
<br />Let me know if you need anything else. Percussors are great for getting things out the vest just can't handle.
<br />
<br />Peace,
<br />Steph
<br />
<br />I use the Electro Flo 5000 by Med Systems. It really has power and is not just a massager like some percussors. Speed and intensity are variable via the dials on the unit. It's a good thing to have in your toolkit. The only negative is that some areas of the back can be tricky to reach without sandwiching it in a chair & leaning back or having help from someone. But it really feels fairly close to manual percussion. I use it in the hospital when an RT is not good at percussion.
<br />
<br />My insurance covered it but they have been great in covering a lot of my stuff. Med Systems was helpful in getting the insurance approval etc. For whichever percussor you chose make sure the doc specifies the model # etc on your script. That way the insurance co or DME provider can't just make a substitution on you.
<br />
<br />The website for the percussor I use is: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
">http://www.medsystems.com/Electro-Flo-5000.htm
</a><br />
<br />Let me know if you need anything else. Percussors are great for getting things out the vest just can't handle.
<br />
<br />Peace,
<br />Steph
Hi, it sucks when your percussor stops working. Good thing you have a backup. Although I guess we all have a back up when it come to PT because we can always do it the old fashioned way, manual percussion. Anyway.... look into a G5. Here is the link to the company site. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/
">http://www.g5.com/products/
</a>specifically, the one(two actually because I have 2/CF) is the vibracare one <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
">http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
</a>The one the hospital uses is the GK-3.
The Vibracare comes with two heads, one that is smooth and one that is cupped. It also came with a velcro band strap so that you can strap it in place to do your back. Never got the hang of that contraption though.
The one we had before the G5 was a jack hammer type, we had seen it used in a military hospital way back when we were still using manual percussion. Neither of my girls could use the vest when it came out. They said it felt like they were being squeezed to death when it was already hard to breathe.
Hope this helps.
Oh, almost forgot. We had no problems with the insurance paying for it.
">http://www.g5.com/products/
</a>specifically, the one(two actually because I have 2/CF) is the vibracare one <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
">http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
</a>The one the hospital uses is the GK-3.
The Vibracare comes with two heads, one that is smooth and one that is cupped. It also came with a velcro band strap so that you can strap it in place to do your back. Never got the hang of that contraption though.
The one we had before the G5 was a jack hammer type, we had seen it used in a military hospital way back when we were still using manual percussion. Neither of my girls could use the vest when it came out. They said it felt like they were being squeezed to death when it was already hard to breathe.
Hope this helps.
Oh, almost forgot. We had no problems with the insurance paying for it.
Hi, it sucks when your percussor stops working. Good thing you have a backup. Although I guess we all have a back up when it come to PT because we can always do it the old fashioned way, manual percussion. Anyway.... look into a G5. Here is the link to the company site. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/
">http://www.g5.com/products/
</a>specifically, the one(two actually because I have 2/CF) is the vibracare one <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
">http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
</a>The one the hospital uses is the GK-3.
The Vibracare comes with two heads, one that is smooth and one that is cupped. It also came with a velcro band strap so that you can strap it in place to do your back. Never got the hang of that contraption though.
The one we had before the G5 was a jack hammer type, we had seen it used in a military hospital way back when we were still using manual percussion. Neither of my girls could use the vest when it came out. They said it felt like they were being squeezed to death when it was already hard to breathe.
Hope this helps.
Oh, almost forgot. We had no problems with the insurance paying for it.
">http://www.g5.com/products/
</a>specifically, the one(two actually because I have 2/CF) is the vibracare one <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
">http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
</a>The one the hospital uses is the GK-3.
The Vibracare comes with two heads, one that is smooth and one that is cupped. It also came with a velcro band strap so that you can strap it in place to do your back. Never got the hang of that contraption though.
The one we had before the G5 was a jack hammer type, we had seen it used in a military hospital way back when we were still using manual percussion. Neither of my girls could use the vest when it came out. They said it felt like they were being squeezed to death when it was already hard to breathe.
Hope this helps.
Oh, almost forgot. We had no problems with the insurance paying for it.
Hi, it sucks when your percussor stops working. Good thing you have a backup. Although I guess we all have a back up when it come to PT because we can always do it the old fashioned way, manual percussion. Anyway.... look into a G5. Here is the link to the company site. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/
">http://www.g5.com/products/
</a><br />specifically, the one(two actually because I have 2/CF) is the vibracare one <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
">http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
</a><br />The one the hospital uses is the GK-3.
<br />
<br />The Vibracare comes with two heads, one that is smooth and one that is cupped. It also came with a velcro band strap so that you can strap it in place to do your back. Never got the hang of that contraption though.
<br />
<br />The one we had before the G5 was a jack hammer type, we had seen it used in a military hospital way back when we were still using manual percussion. Neither of my girls could use the vest when it came out. They said it felt like they were being squeezed to death when it was already hard to breathe.
<br />
<br />Hope this helps.
<br />
<br />Oh, almost forgot. We had no problems with the insurance paying for it.
">http://www.g5.com/products/
</a><br />specifically, the one(two actually because I have 2/CF) is the vibracare one <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
">http://www.g5.com/products/vibracare/
</a><br />The one the hospital uses is the GK-3.
<br />
<br />The Vibracare comes with two heads, one that is smooth and one that is cupped. It also came with a velcro band strap so that you can strap it in place to do your back. Never got the hang of that contraption though.
<br />
<br />The one we had before the G5 was a jack hammer type, we had seen it used in a military hospital way back when we were still using manual percussion. Neither of my girls could use the vest when it came out. They said it felt like they were being squeezed to death when it was already hard to breathe.
<br />
<br />Hope this helps.
<br />
<br />Oh, almost forgot. We had no problems with the insurance paying for it.
theLostMiler
New member
I also use the electro 5000 model from med systems. Its the only one I had ever seen in person and used in the hospital. I can only really do it though if someone is helping me, to get the back b/c the boobs in the front really get in the way but I can do the sides on my own. I had to purchase it out of pocket at first (mainly b/c we wanted it immediately after using it in the hospital) and it was $2800 (ish)...
Once upon a time my dad had looked into the G5 one... now I am curious as to how they differ... the different heads sound kind of nice.
Also nowadays there is a thing called a "frequencer" which doesnt really 'beat' on you but uses vibration waves or something... that works really really well for some of us (me not so much).
Is there anyway you can 'try' out any of these recommended models before purchasing? Like do a test run? I should know, but maybe if you rented them from somewhere first just to try them? Or does your hospital/clinic RT have any examples?
Once upon a time my dad had looked into the G5 one... now I am curious as to how they differ... the different heads sound kind of nice.
Also nowadays there is a thing called a "frequencer" which doesnt really 'beat' on you but uses vibration waves or something... that works really really well for some of us (me not so much).
Is there anyway you can 'try' out any of these recommended models before purchasing? Like do a test run? I should know, but maybe if you rented them from somewhere first just to try them? Or does your hospital/clinic RT have any examples?
theLostMiler
New member
I also use the electro 5000 model from med systems. Its the only one I had ever seen in person and used in the hospital. I can only really do it though if someone is helping me, to get the back b/c the boobs in the front really get in the way but I can do the sides on my own. I had to purchase it out of pocket at first (mainly b/c we wanted it immediately after using it in the hospital) and it was $2800 (ish)...
Once upon a time my dad had looked into the G5 one... now I am curious as to how they differ... the different heads sound kind of nice.
Also nowadays there is a thing called a "frequencer" which doesnt really 'beat' on you but uses vibration waves or something... that works really really well for some of us (me not so much).
Is there anyway you can 'try' out any of these recommended models before purchasing? Like do a test run? I should know, but maybe if you rented them from somewhere first just to try them? Or does your hospital/clinic RT have any examples?
Once upon a time my dad had looked into the G5 one... now I am curious as to how they differ... the different heads sound kind of nice.
Also nowadays there is a thing called a "frequencer" which doesnt really 'beat' on you but uses vibration waves or something... that works really really well for some of us (me not so much).
Is there anyway you can 'try' out any of these recommended models before purchasing? Like do a test run? I should know, but maybe if you rented them from somewhere first just to try them? Or does your hospital/clinic RT have any examples?
theLostMiler
New member
I also use the electro 5000 model from med systems. Its the only one I had ever seen in person and used in the hospital. I can only really do it though if someone is helping me, to get the back b/c the boobs in the front really get in the way but I can do the sides on my own. I had to purchase it out of pocket at first (mainly b/c we wanted it immediately after using it in the hospital) and it was $2800 (ish)...
<br />
<br />Once upon a time my dad had looked into the G5 one... now I am curious as to how they differ... the different heads sound kind of nice.
<br />
<br />Also nowadays there is a thing called a "frequencer" which doesnt really 'beat' on you but uses vibration waves or something... that works really really well for some of us (me not so much).
<br />
<br />Is there anyway you can 'try' out any of these recommended models before purchasing? Like do a test run? I should know, but maybe if you rented them from somewhere first just to try them? Or does your hospital/clinic RT have any examples?
<br />
<br />Once upon a time my dad had looked into the G5 one... now I am curious as to how they differ... the different heads sound kind of nice.
<br />
<br />Also nowadays there is a thing called a "frequencer" which doesnt really 'beat' on you but uses vibration waves or something... that works really really well for some of us (me not so much).
<br />
<br />Is there anyway you can 'try' out any of these recommended models before purchasing? Like do a test run? I should know, but maybe if you rented them from somewhere first just to try them? Or does your hospital/clinic RT have any examples?
Transplantmommy
New member
I still have my percussor even though I had transplant already. It's still haning in the closet! LOL
Anyway, mine was an air compressed one like what they use at the hospitals. My insurance would not pay for it. I don't remember what brand mine is but I do know that it cost us $600 and then the air compressor was another like $200 on top of that. We kept the air compressor in the basement, drilled a hole in the floor, and ran the tubing down to the compressor. Now that I'm not using it, my hubby uses the air compressor in the garage. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Anyway, mine was an air compressed one like what they use at the hospitals. My insurance would not pay for it. I don't remember what brand mine is but I do know that it cost us $600 and then the air compressor was another like $200 on top of that. We kept the air compressor in the basement, drilled a hole in the floor, and ran the tubing down to the compressor. Now that I'm not using it, my hubby uses the air compressor in the garage. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Transplantmommy
New member
I still have my percussor even though I had transplant already. It's still haning in the closet! LOL
Anyway, mine was an air compressed one like what they use at the hospitals. My insurance would not pay for it. I don't remember what brand mine is but I do know that it cost us $600 and then the air compressor was another like $200 on top of that. We kept the air compressor in the basement, drilled a hole in the floor, and ran the tubing down to the compressor. Now that I'm not using it, my hubby uses the air compressor in the garage. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Anyway, mine was an air compressed one like what they use at the hospitals. My insurance would not pay for it. I don't remember what brand mine is but I do know that it cost us $600 and then the air compressor was another like $200 on top of that. We kept the air compressor in the basement, drilled a hole in the floor, and ran the tubing down to the compressor. Now that I'm not using it, my hubby uses the air compressor in the garage. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Transplantmommy
New member
I still have my percussor even though I had transplant already. It's still haning in the closet! LOL
<br />
<br />Anyway, mine was an air compressed one like what they use at the hospitals. My insurance would not pay for it. I don't remember what brand mine is but I do know that it cost us $600 and then the air compressor was another like $200 on top of that. We kept the air compressor in the basement, drilled a hole in the floor, and ran the tubing down to the compressor. Now that I'm not using it, my hubby uses the air compressor in the garage. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />Anyway, mine was an air compressed one like what they use at the hospitals. My insurance would not pay for it. I don't remember what brand mine is but I do know that it cost us $600 and then the air compressor was another like $200 on top of that. We kept the air compressor in the basement, drilled a hole in the floor, and ran the tubing down to the compressor. Now that I'm not using it, my hubby uses the air compressor in the garage. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Transplantmommy
New member
Here is a link to the one that I used....
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm">http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm">http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm</a>
Transplantmommy
New member
Here is a link to the one that I used....
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm">http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm">http://www.medsystems.com/Fluid-Flo-2500.htm</a>