Electromed SmartVest - SmartVest Garments; Wearing the SmartVest or SmartVest Wrap; Fitting the SmartVest

SmartVest SQL Airway Clearance System
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SmartVest Garments
SmartVest Garments
The SmartVest delivers full coverage air pulses to the front, back, and sides of the
torso. It is made of a soft, breathable fabric. The SmartVest is available in two styles –
the SmartVest and the SmartVest Wrap.
• The SmartVest has the appearance of a vest. It is constructed of an inner
bladder with a soft, breathable fabric shell and Velcro
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-type closures.
• The SmartVest Wrap is intended for patients finding it difficult to fit or apply
the standard SmartVest . The SmartVest Wrap is reversible, allowing the
hose to connect to either the right or left side.
Wearing the SmartVest
or SmartVest Wrap
For a proper fit, the patient should wear a
single layer of clothing underneath the
SmartVest or the SmartVest Wrap .
Fitting the SmartVest
Steps:
1. Put on the SmartVest
(without securing any of the closures).
2. Position the bottom of the SmartVest
at or slightly below the patient’s waist.
3. Secure the front closure. Make sure
the SmartVest fits snugly around
the patient’s chest.
4. Adjust the shoulder closures.
5. Attach the hose to the SmartVest
(refer to the section on Connecting Hose).
Steps 1 & 2
Step 3
Steps 4 & 5
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is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.