RC-FIT® PEP/IMT
Respiratory therapy and training
Strengthens the respiratory muscles:
Trains the inspiratory muscles (IMT).
Trains the auxiliary expiratory muscles (PEP).
Expands the airways:
Reduces coughing and shortness of breath:
Recommended use RC-FIT® PEP/IMT
Effects
IMT
- Trains the inspiratory muscles
PEP
- Trains the expiratory muscles
- Holds the airways open
- Reduces shortness of breath
Product features RC-FIT® PEP/IMT
Possible effects
IMT
– Trains the inspiratory muscles
PEP
– Trains the expiratory muscles
– Holds the airways open
– Reduces shortness of breath
Indication
Pre- and post-surgery*, temporary immobility.
PEP
COPD, pulmonary emphysema, bronchial asthma CF, chronic bronchitis.
Most important contraindication****
Relative***: severe heart failure, untreated pulmonary emphysema, untreated bronchial asthma, untreated pneumothorax, neuromuscular diseases.
PEP
Untreated pneumothorax, serious haemoptysis (blood-expectorating cough), oesophageal surgery or surgery on the tracheal or bronchial system, eardrum rupture.
Recommended use
– Several times a day and as needed, approx. 1–3 minutes
PEP
– 2–3 x a day, with prolonged exhalation for approx. 20 breaths each time
Breathing info
IMT
– Slow inhalation through the mouth
PEP
– Slow exhalation through the mouth
Can be used in any body position
Hygienically clean
Average pressure during exhalation / inhalation
Accessories
RC-Mask Tracheostoma
Article no. 3012-10
Ordering Information
Article no. 2638-10
Quantity per unit: 10
Direct purchase for clinics.
Additional models for clinics
Oscillating inhalation training (OIMT)
Article no. 2632-10
RC-FIT® OPEP
Oscillating respiratory therapy (OPEP)
Article no. 2637-10
RC-FIT® CLASSIC
Oscillating respiratory training (OIMT) and
respiratory training (OPEP) as well as relaxation in ONE
Article no. 2631-10
** after spontaneous breathing attempt (STB) with RC mask tracheostoma.
*** relative contraindications: Product use should be carefully considered in advance by healthcare professionals.
**** further contraindications in the corresponding instructions for use.
All information is without guarantee and subject to constant revision.
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