Royal Philips Electronics has introduced its latest advancement in airway secretion management, the new CoughAssist E70, a comprehensive solution with therapy features and tools to help physicians smoothly transition their patients from hospital to home.
The use of CoughAssist will, reportedly, reduce hospitalisation rates for respiratory complications of neuromuscular disease. It is a mechanical in-exsufflation device which clears secretions from the lungs by simulating a natural cough, gradually applying positive pressure to the airway and then rapidly shifting to negative pressure. Air is delivered through a facemask, a mouthpiece, or through a simple adapter to tracheostomy or an endotracheal tube.
“We are committed to working with physicians and the entire care team as allies for better patient care,” said Bidur Dhaul, Senior Director, Home Health Care, Philips Healthcare India. “We have solutions that support every step of the patient care pathway: titration, discharge, home therapy, and follow-up. We provide technology, tools, accessories and software to integrate treatment into patients’ daily lives and help reduce the risk of hospital readmissions.
The new features of the CoughAssist E70 may help to improve airway secretion removal by giving patients more control of their therapy. The Cough-Trak algorithm triggers a full cough upon every inspiration. Additionally, adjustable oscillation levels help in releasing mucus from the bronchial walls by applying vibrations to the airway.
To enhance patient mobility, the device is lightweight (weighs less than 4kg) and is compatible with an integrated detachable battery. An intuitive user interface with preset prescriptions simplifies setup and initiating therapy. New monitoring and data management tools allow for close follow-up at home, so that clinicians can assess therapy efficacy and adapt settings accordingly.
These new advancements are designed to support clinicians to optimise therapy and enhance patient comfort, mobility and compliance, informed a company press release
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