4 The MetaNeb® System User Manual (174432 REV 7)
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The MetaNeb® System supplies a therapy that enhances secretion removal
and helps prevent or resolve patchy atelectasis.
Description
The MetaNeb® System is a therapeutic device that uses a systematic
approach to enhance normal mucus clearance and resolve or prevent
patchy atelectasis.
The system has three modes:
• CHFO (Continuous High Frequency Oscillation)—a pneumatic form of
chest physiotherapy that delivers medicated aerosol while oscillating
the airways with continuous pulses of positive pressure.
• CPEP (Continuous Positive Expiratory Pressure)—supplies medicated
aerosol combined with continuous positive pressure to help hold
open and expand the airways.
• Aerosol—for the delivery of aerosol only. In this mode CHFO and
CPEP are not available.
The MetaNeb® System supplies a platform from which both CHFO and
CPEP can be administered contiguously. This composite therapy is
referred to as “MetaTherapy® Treatment.” MetaTherapy® Treatment is a
combination therapy that seamlessly alternates between CPEP and CHFO
modes. CPEP is a therapy and is never to be used for life support.
There are three major components to The MetaNeb® System:
• Circuit—includes a mouthpiece, handset, nebulizer, tubing, and bio-
filter/tri-connector. It is a single patient use, latex-free assembly that is
intended for multiple treatment sessions.
• Controller—contains the controls to select the three different modes.
It also has a manometer to monitor pressure. Power is supplied by a
hose connected to a minimum 50 psi oxygen source.
• Stand—lets you easily move the The MetaNeb® System from room to
room.
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