Pep/Rmt – Improving breath by breath
Pep/Rmt™ is a simple, easy-to-use training kit designed to improve patient respiratory performance.
Choosing from a combination of masks, resistors and other options, you can configure a respiratory training or symptom-minimising tool that can be used in the clinic or at home.
Pep/Rmt can be tailored for four specific therapies covering the full range of patient categories.
Description
Features
- Simple to use and adjust for patients and health care professionals alike
- Multiple scaling options allows you to adjust parameters as patient condition changes
- Quick setup and breakdown
- Documented effectiveness 1–4
Downloadable Product Documents
References
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- Geddes EL, Reid WD, Crowe J, O´Brien K, Brooks D. Inspiratory muscle training in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review. Respiratory Medicine 2005;99:1440-58.
- Elkins MR, Jones A, van der Schans C. Positive expiratory pressure physiotherapy for airway clearance in people with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD003147.
- Oberwaldner B, Evans JC, Zach MS. Forced expirations against a variable resistance: A new chest physiotherapy method in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol 1986;2:358-67.
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