Cough Assist T70
With mask or mouthpiece
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To Learn More
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Your respiratory equipment company
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Ask your child’s healthcare provider
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Free Interpreter Services
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In the hospital, ask your nurse.
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From outside the hospital, call the
toll-free Family Interpreting Line,
1-866-583-1527. Tell the interpreter
the name or extension you need.
The Cough Assist T 70 device removes mucus (secretions) from your
child’s lungs through the use of mechanically applied pressure. The
machine applies a positive pressure to the airway, then rapidly shifts to
a negative pressure. The rapid drop in pressure forces air from the
lungs, imitating a natural cough. You can operate the pressure manually
or on automatic.
Cough Assist T70
How to add oxygen
to the Cough Assist
Oxygen can be added to the Cough Assist tubing in between the filter and
the tubing. Check your child’s oxygen dose order to see what oxygen liter
flow you will need during the treatment.
Get your child ready
1. Gather suctioning supplies.
2. Place your child in an upright sitting position as tolerated.
Start the treatment
1. Turn on the Cough Assist and check the settings and pressures. These
settings are different for each child and are programmed by your
respiratory equipment company. Turn on the oxygen to the Cough
Assist device.
2. Place mask or mouthpiece on your child as directed. Use either:
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A mouthpiece (with or without nose clips) or
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A well-fitting, soft-seal mask
