Leaflet Name: Clearway/ Clearway 2 cough assistor
Leaflet Lead Name: Verity Ford
Date Leaflet Developed: January 2021
Date Leaflet Approved: 15/04/2021
Issue Date: April 2021
Review Date: April 2024
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Ref: 1412
Version No: 5
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The settings are displayed on the screen
when switched on.
Circuit set up
The circuit for each machine is slightly
different. If you are using the Clearway 1
please set up the circuit as below the mask
will attach to the far end after the filter.
If using the clearway 2 the circuit is below,
the mask will attach to the far end after the
filter.
CHECK
that the filter, tubing and mask are
attached to the cough assist and that there
are no holes/splits in the tubing.
What if I am concerned about the
safety checks?
If there are any concerns about the checks
you have performed
DO NOT USE THE
MACHINE
contact the team that provided
the machine for further advice or the service
engineers.
Are there any risks of using a
Cough assistor?
It is important to check the pressures before
starting treatment to ensure the settings
match the prescription you have. Use of
high pressures could potentially cause a
pneumothorax (hole in the lungs). You will
have been carefully assessed and settings
decided on your clinical need. We will
carefully choose settings to minimise any
risk of harm to you. If you experience any
sudden sharp pain which does not go away,
stop using the device and contact your GP
or visit accident and emergency if you feel
you are seriously unwell.
You may experience bloating in your tummy
from air being pushed into it, or you may
feel a stretching feeling of your ribs and
muscles due to you getting a large breath.
These feelings are nothing to worry about
but talk to your physiotherapist if you are
concerned.
When is a cough assistor used?
You will be advised by your physiotherapist
about how to use the machine. You may be
advised to use the device when you are
struggling to clear mucus or regularly
throughout the day.
How do I use a cough assistor?
Your physiotherapist will write in this leaflet
the recommended settings and use of this
device. Please refer to the instruction
manual provided with your clearway for
detailed operating instructions.
