Reference Manual

BiWaze Cough - User Reference Manual
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2 BiWaze Product Overview
The BiWaze Cough system may include the following components. Some
components are optional accessories that may not be packaged with the device.
Product Package
• BiWaze Cough Device
• Standard Patient Circuit Adaptor, Standard Patient Circuit, bacterial filter, 6 ft
(1.83 m) flexible tubing, and a Patient interface.
• Carrying Case
• AC Power Cord
• User Reference Manual
Accessories
• Foot Pedal
• Various Patient Interface Accessories (Mask sizes, trach adapters, mouthpiece
interface)
• BiWaze Coaxial Patient Circuit Tubing
2.1 System Overview
The BiWaze Cough helps patients in clearing excessively retained
bronchopulmonary secretions in the lungs and upper airways. This is done by
progressively applying positive pressure to the airway and then rapidly shifting to a
significant negative pressure. This action replicates the effects of a natural cough and
thereby helping in removal of secretions retained in the airways.
The therapy air is delivered through a Breathing Circuit which generally consists of