The SmartVest Airway Clearance System has proven results that demonstrate its effectiveness in treating bronchiectasis and helping patients get proactive with their HFCWO therapy. Clinical evidence continues to grow to support HFCWO therapy and SmartVest, showing improved patient outcomes.
An outcomes-based case review study showing a 57% reduction in antibiotic prescriptions, 59% decrease in hospitalizations, 60% fewer emergency department visits, and 68% of participants who unreservedly reported a improvement in their quality of life.1
Last year I had four hospitalizations. I got my SmartVest towards the end of last year. Not only am I much more comfortable, but I haven’t been in the hospital at all this year.
I breathe better, walk better, sweep the floor, do dishes—the things you can’t do if you don’t move that mucus out of there.
I’ve been using SmartVest now for about 7 months and my COPD episodes are fewer and less frequent. I guess you can say it’s working!!!
An independent retrospective cohort analysis showed reduced healthcare resource utilization among non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients after introducing HFCWO therapy.2
Patients who are compliant with their SmartVest treatment protocols may see a cost savings. Individual results may vary.
Sievert, CE et al. 2017. Cost-Effective Analysis of Using High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Respiratory Therapy, 12(1), 45-49.
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SmartVest squeezes less because it releases more air between compressions than other vests. And pressure release leads to a more comfortable therapy. As a result, people who use SmartVest are more likely to adhere to their therapy plan, which in turn gets them the best results possible so they can breathe easier and live better.
Over your lifetime, these lung diseases can weaken the airways, making it difficult for your body to naturally clear mucus on its own so it can prevent the spread of infection. This is where SmartVest could help and offer more BREATHING ROOM™ to help manage symptoms from your chronic lung condition.
On average, SmartVest releases 91% of it’s air between compressions, which creates more BREATHING ROOM™ – and comfort – for patients.3
If shortness of breath, frequent cough, or chest pain is getting in the way of you enjoying life’s moments, you may be living with a chronic respiratory condition, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, or bronchiectasis. Learn how SmartVest helps reduce the cycle of chronic respiratory inflammation and infection.
Request an informational packet to share with your doctor. Have questions now? Call our Patient Care Advocates, who are Respiratory Therapists, at (800) 462-1045 or schedule a time to chat and see if SmartVest could be the right option for you.
Using HFCWO therapy shows a reduction in healthcare resource utilization.
Patient characteristics, healthcare resource utilization and outcomes among non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients with high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy.
Employment of an algorithm of care including chest physiotherapy results in reduced hospitalizations and stability of lung function in bronchiectasis.
Effectiveness was maintained for 2.5 years after the initiation of SmartVest treatment.
Incidence of bronchiectasis-related exacerbation rates after high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) treatment — a longitudinal outcome-based study.
Bronchiectasis patients saved in healthcare expenditures by using SmartVest.
The SmartVest non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis percussion vest cost analysis.
Using high frequency chest wall oscillation in a bronchiectasis patient population: an outcomes-based case review.
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