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SmartVest

SQL Airway Clearance System

www.smartvest.com

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

®1

-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

Velcro

is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.

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Page 1: ...ssible one breath at a time 502 Sixth Avenue NW New Prague MN 56071 www smartvest com Made in USA Accredited by The Joint Commission ISO 13485 ISO 9001 Certified SQL Instruction Manual 090491 S 010 Rev E ENG http waterheatertimer org COPD exercises html ...

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Page 3: ... 2017 Electromed Inc Please contact Electromed at 888 966 2525 or your service representative with questions about the SmartVest Airway Clearance System SQL Instruction Manual 090491 S 010 Rev E ENG ...

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Page 5: ...is recommended that young or compromised patients have a parent or caregiver present during System use Electromed welcomes feedback on methods for improving the quality of our products and service Whether this feedback is regarding information presented in this manual the operation of the SmartVest System or any other matter we appreciate your input If you would like to provide feedback contact El...

Page 6: ...oam Pad 9 Cleaning the Long Term Use LTU SmartVest 9 Removing the Inner Bladder 9 Reinserting the Inner Bladder 10 Cleaning the Long Term Use LTU SmartVest Wrap 10 Connecting Hose 11 SQL Air Pulse Generator 12 Powering the Generator 12 Power Cord 12 On Off Switch 12 Using Sleep Mode 12 Display and Control Panel Overview 13 Display and Control Panel Elements 13 Setting Treatment Protocols 14 Settin...

Page 7: ...ve 22 Setting Restore 22 Setting Filter 22 Routine Care 23 Cleaning the Air Pulse Generator 23 Replacing a Filter 23 Replacing a Fuse 24 Wheeled Carrier 25 Airline Travel 26 Airline Travel with the SmartVest System 26 Airplane Mode 26 Troubleshooting 27 Specifications 29 Electromagnetic Compatibility 30 Prescription Record 33 ...

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Page 9: ...ered by a programmable air pulse generator The rapid squeeze and release action of an HFCWO treatment simulates repetitive mini coughs which have been reported to effectively Shear mucus away from the walls of a lung s airways 1 Reduce the viscosity of the secretions 2 Propel the mucus toward the larger airways where it can be expectorated or suctioned more easily 1 2 1 Chang HK Weber ME King M Mu...

Page 10: ... eat or drink during a HFCWO treatment If using a chronic enteral feeding tube discontinue feeding a half hour prior to and a half hour after completing HFCWO treatment Do NOT use the SmartVest SQL Airway Clearance System near water near any wet surface or in highly humid environment If the system becomes wet allow it to dry completely before plugging it in again Cord and hose may pose a strangula...

Page 11: ...ents supplied by Electromed Do NOT staple sew or apply any items to the SmartVest shell that could penetrate the inner bladder Do NOT apply adhesives tapes hot glue or hot irons to the SmartVest shell while inner bladder is installed Do NOT allow any foreign materials to enter the SmartVest SQL Airway Clearance System through openings in the device hose or garment Moving air in the SmartVest garme...

Page 12: ...le for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or with nitrous oxide Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Contact Electromed or your service representative for information on recycling the SQL Contains FCC ID 2AA9B04 for 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz and FCC ID QIPELS31 V for 779 5 MHz to 784 5 MHz and 1712 5 MHz to 1752 5 MHz Equipment Classifications Safety This ...

Page 13: ...cpgs pdtcpg html Contraindications for Use Absolute contraindications identified by the 1991 AARC Guidelines for external manipulation of the thorax such as HFCWO include 1 head and neck injury until stabilized and 2 active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability The AARC has also identified relative contraindications which require an individualized clinical assessment and careful consideration by...

Page 14: ...est SQL Airway Clearance System consists of three primary components a SmartVest garment the Connecting Hose and the SQL Air Pulse Generator In addition there are accessories designed to aid in the use of the SmartVest System that are discussed in the following sections SmartVest SQL Airway Clearance System ...

Page 15: ...y 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 SmartVes...

Page 16: ...er the other side of the SmartVest Wrap over the connector side using the Velcro type closure NOTE The garment should fit snugly but not tightly 5 Attach the hose to the SmartVest Wrap refer to the section on Connecting Hose Correct Fit Incorrect Fit Steps 1 2 Step 3 Steps 4 5 NOTE If the front closure opens during treatment it can be secured by opening the small strap on the left side of the Smar...

Page 17: ... its appearance Always remove the inner bladder before cleaning the vest The inner bladder may be wiped off with a damp cloth Do not machine wash or dry clean the inner bladder The outer shell may be wiped off with a damp cloth machine washed or dry cleaned Once the bladder is removed fully secure all Velcro type closures Wash the shell by itself in a washing machine Use the gentle cycle with cool...

Page 18: ...4 Slide the bladder up into the outer shell 5 Tuck the four shoulder straps of the bladder into the Velcro type attachment points working the ends into the corresponding pockets 6 Attach the fifth strip near the air hose connector 7 Check the bladder position and readjust the Velcro type attachments where necessary 8 Close the zipper Cleaning the Long Term Use LTU SmartVest Wrap Use the following ...

Page 19: ...t is the same on both ends Therefore whether connecting to the generator or the garment the insertion steps are the same Steps 1 With one hand supporting either the generator or the garment connection point use the other hand to insert the hose connector 2 Give a slight twist NOTE It is not necessary for all three o rings on the connector to be fully inserted for a proper seal Correct Connection ...

Page 20: ...appear in the proper position Powering the Generator There are three elements that effect the power to the generator the power cord the on off switch and the sleep mode Power Cord Connect the supplied power cord to an electrical outlet to power the generator The system will not function however until the on off switch is turned to on On Off Switch Use the power switch to turn the generator on or o...

Page 21: ...eatment protocol Set Press this button to store the displayed values Return to Home Press this button to return to the main screen Power Indicator Light This light is visible when the generator is powered on SQL Air Pulse Generator Display and Control Panel Overview All treatment sessions begin from the Home display of the generator From Home you can select an operating mode Manual Program 1 3 or ...

Page 22: ...ave three separate prescribed protocols PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 and PROGRAM 3 Each program can have multiple intervals A F with a unique frequency pressure and time setting This allows multiple users to save individual prescriptions or one user to set three different treatment protocols In Ramp mode you set a start From and end To frequency and pressure to be run for a select treatment length and divi...

Page 23: ...SmartVest SQL Airway Clearance System www smartvest com 15 SQL Air Pulse Generator Setting Manual Mode Steps 1 From the Home screen press to select the Manual mode ...

Page 24: ... left or right of the time display Adjust in 30 second increments from 30 60 00 minutes NOTE Frequency and pressure can be changed at any time during a Manual session Time can only be changed when the unit is not pulsing 4 Press to save the displayed values as the new default values see Starting the Treatment Protocol Setting Program Mode Steps 1 From the Home screen press Program 1 Program 2 or P...

Page 25: ...Press to save the settings for this interval and move to the next column Note The currently displayed columns are underlined in the top right corner of the screen Only three of the 6 A F programmable columns can be shown at a time The blue column is being adjusted The column to the right is next 5 Repeat this process for columns B F or for as many intervals as needed NOTE Any columns left as 0 00 ...

Page 26: ...time display Adjust in 30 second increments from 30 60 00 minutes Cycles Press or to the left or right of the cycles display NOTE Frequency pressure and time cannot be changed during treatment 4 Press to save the settings and move to the From column 5 To adjust the From settings Frequency Press or to the left or right of the frequency display Adjust in 1 Hz increments from 5 to 20 Hz Pressure Pres...

Page 27: ...t the end of an interval This is the time designated to clear secretions The default number and duration of a pause is different by operating mode but can be adjusted Program 1 3 and Ramp Pauses automatically for 5 00 minutes between each of the defined intervals or cycles Manual Runs once and then holds To change these settings continue on with the following steps otherwise skip this section 1 Fr...

Page 28: ...low Steps 1 Press to begin your treatment To pause your treatment press again The remaining time will be displayed To resume treatment press again 2 When the treatment interval is complete The timer will show 0 00 The air pulses will stop The unit will beep twice 3 IMPORTANT Huff cough or suction to clear secretions 4 Repeat steps 1 3 until all intervals or cycles of a prescribed treatment are com...

Page 29: ...the filter was last changed see Replacing a Filter Electromed Phone Numbers Need help Call for assistance Version Number Electromed will ask for this when you call for support Advanced Settings Setting Lock Use this setting to lock a treatment protocol so that it can t be accidently overwritten Operating modes that have been locked show a lock icon in the bottom right corner Steps 1 From the Home ...

Page 30: ...ps 1 From the Home screen press 2 Press next to Restore 3 Press or to Restore the previously saved system backup The default is No 4 Press to save the setting and return to the Set menu Setting Filter The System reminds you when a filter change is due and gives you a chance to replace the filter at that time see Replacing a Filter You can bypass this reminder and the System will warn you again whe...

Page 31: ... Replacing a Filter Routine preventive maintenance requires the air filter to be replaced every six months or every 200 hours whichever occurs first A regular slot screwdriver is needed to perform this task Contact Electromed or your service provider for additional filters Steps 1 Place the generator in the vertical orientation remove filter access door by loosening two slot head screws on the top...

Page 32: ...ing the two side snaps with a ball point pen and pull drawer straight out 3 Remove the unit s two fuses 4 Replace both fuses with supplied 5mm x 20mm 5 AMP 250 VAC Fast Acting Contact Electromed or your service provider for additional fuses NOTE Bad fuses appear identical to good fuses Therefore it is important to discard the old fuses immediately to avoid confusion ...

Page 33: ...arance System while the telescoping handle adjusts to your height needs The wheeled carrier has specific compartments for the SQL Air Pulse Generator SmartVest garment connecting hose and supplement kit which includes the air pulse generator power cord filters fuse kits and training materials CAUTION The wheeled carrier is designed to carry only the weight of the System components Do not place add...

Page 34: ...ints but should not be separated from the prescribed owner However as a precautionary measure a statement from your physician that describes the medical need for the SmartVest System is advised In addition TSA has made a notification card available to an airline passenger on its website that is filled out prior to arriving at the airport to inform TSA of the patient s medical condition The card is...

Page 35: ...state as damage may occur The motor temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit 10 degrees Celsius and needs to warm up Motor rotation has not been detected Take this action If the system is sitting in a warm location move it to a cooler location and try again later If this does not resolve the issue contact Electromed or your service provider Leave the unit plugged in and turned on so the fan can ...

Page 36: ...er is attached smoothly inside the outer shell The Velcro type closures are lying flat and are free from buckling Replace the air input filter see Replacing a Filter The garment will slightly compress the chest during treatment Reduce pressure within your protocol until the patient is comfortable with the sensation Soon the patient will become used to the feeling and will be able to increase the p...

Page 37: ...m and single patient use Available in six sizes for long term and single patient use An extender is available for those using an adult size SmartVest and requiring additional chest circumference but not additional height This accessory provides up to an additional 14 inches 36 cm of chest coverage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 3 3 Amps at 100 V 1 6 Amps at 240 V Fuses Two 2 5mm x 20mm 5 Amp 250VAC Fast Actin...

Page 38: ...T 95 dip in UT for 5 s 3 A m Compliance level 6 kV contact 8 kV air 2 kV for power supply lines N A for input output lines 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 s 3 A m Electromagnetic environment guidance Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered...

Page 39: ...ration distance in meters m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site surveya should be less than the compliance level in each frequency rangeb Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electroma...

Page 40: ...ipment 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 37 0 37 0 74 1 1 17 1 17 2 33 10 3 70 3 70 7 37 100 11 70 11 70 23 30 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmit...

Page 41: ...eatment ______pressure setting ______pressure setting ______pressure setting Frequency Duration Frequency Duration Frequency Duration _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ______...

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