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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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To use this device hold the facemask tightly 
over your mouth/nose or attach 
tracheostomy connector to your 
tracheostomy.  

 

Press the start button to begin treatment. 

 

Use the device as directed by your 
physiotherapist. 

 

Rest between cycles as you may feel tired 
or slightly light headed. Repeat cycles of 
treatment as directed by your 
physiotherapist. Always finish treatment 
with a breath in on the device. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Equipment and Machine settings 

 
Model: 
 
Serial no. 
 
Machine settings: 
Date 

 

Mode  

 

 

Insufflation pressure 

 

Exsufflation pressure 

 

Ti 

 

Te 

 

Pause 

 

Cycle repeat 

 

Inspiratory repeat 

 

Vibrations  

 

 

Recommended usage 

– 

Number of 
cycles/treatment and 
number of 
treatments/day. 
(each cycle consists of 4-
6 inhalation/exhalations) 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Can I use oxygen with the 
machine? 

 

YES: 

Your  physiotherapist  can  supply 
you  with  the  necessary  connector 
for  you  to  attach  oxygen.  Please 
ensure  after  use  the  oxygen  is 
disconnected immediately. 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Clearway

Page 1: ...ghing difficult What are the benefits of using a cough assistor It may help you clear mucus from your chest and may help prevent chest infections It can be used alongside other treatments to prevent breathlessness when you are lying down and shallow breathing that leads to a strain on your heart and daytime sleepiness If you are unsure about the reason why you have been given the machine please as...

Page 2: ...res 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 ...

Page 3: ...les as you may feel tired or slightly light headed Repeat cycles of treatment as directed by your physiotherapist Always finish treatment with a breath in on the device Equipment and Machine settings Model Serial no Machine settings Date Mode Insufflation pressure Exsufflation pressure Ti Te Pause Cycle repeat Inspiratory repeat Vibrations Recommended usage Number of cycles treatment and number of...

Page 4: ...ubing should be washed in warm soapy water every 2 3 days If mucus is coughed into the tube please wash after use Please ensure that the tubing is dry prior to reconnecting to the cough assistor Check the circuit at each use a replace if damaged Machine Maintenance and Repair If your machine breaks down or has a fault please contact an Engineer at Deva Medical on 24hr emergency number 0772 088 327...

Page 5: ... must ensure that your machine is taken as hand luggage The ventilation team can provide you with a letter to allow this Tel 0151 529 8944 If you are unsure about travelling please contact the physiotherapists for advice Are there any alternatives Your physiotherapist may be able to teach you exercises positions or supported cough techniques which may help you to clear mucus There is also a simple...

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