Electro Flo® 5000 – User Manual
P/N 5011, V/05/28/2019
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Indications for Use
The Electro Flo
5000 is intended to assist in airway clearance
therapy when the physician’s choice of therapy is external
manipulation of the thorax. Additionally, the Electro Flo
5000
is indicated for external manipulation of the thorax to
promote airway clearance and improve bronchial drainage.
Contraindications
The Electro Flo
5000 is not intended for infants or children
less than 50 lbs.
The Electro Flo
5000 should not be used on patients who
have severe calcium deficiencies or severe osteoporosis.
CAUTION
– The Electro Flo
5000 should not be used on
patients who:
Have just eaten or are vomiting
Have acute asthma or tuberculosis
Have brittle bones, broken ribs or severe
osteoporosis
Are bleeding from the lungs or coughing up blood
Are experiencing intense pain
Have increased pressure in the skull
Have head or neck injuries
Have collapsed lungs or a damaged chest wall
Have recently experienced a heart attack
Have a pulmonary embolism or lung abscess
Have an active hemorrhage
Have injuries to the spine
Have open wounds or burns
Have had recent surgery