Description

The Cough Assist Mechanical Insufflator-Exsufflator, or Cofflator, simulates a natural cough. Cough Assist Machine safely and effectively removes the retained bronco-pulmonary secretions, thereby reducing the risk of Respiratory complications.

CoughAssist helps clearing the airway for better breathing. It gradually applies positive air pressure (insufflation) to obtain a large volume of air within the lungs. The device then quickly reverses the flow of air by shifting to negative air pressure (exsufflation). The resulting high expiratory flow helps mobilize secretions out of the airway as a deep, natural cough would do.

CoughAssist is a safe, noninvasive alternative to suctioning. It is safe for both adults and kids. It can be used with a mouthpiece, a mask or with an adapter to a tracheostomy tube. Masks can be purchased separately based on size requirement. Masks size varies for Adults, Kids and Infants.

The CoughAssist machine has been proven effective for patients with an insufficient ability to cough due to:

• Poliomyelitis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Or any other neurological disorder with paralysis of the respiratory muscles, such as a spinal cord injury

Product Specifications

• Width: 11.5′, Height: 9.1′, Depth: 7.5′
• Weight: 8.4 lbs.
• Weight with Detachable Battery: 9.4 lbs.
• Relative Humidity: 15 to 95% (non-condensing)
• Atmospheric pressure: 101 kPa to 77 kPa.
• Preset Capability: 3.
• Operation Modes: Manual and Auto.
• Maximum Positive Pressure: 70 cm H₂O
• Maximum Negative Pressure: -70 cm H₂O
• Triggering: Cough-Trak on/off. (not available in Manual Mode)
• Inhale Flow: Low, Medium, High.
• Inspiratory Time: 0.0 to 5.0 seconds. (not available in Manual Mode)
• Expiratory Time: 0.0 to 5.0 seconds. (not available in Manual Mode)
• Pause Time: 0.0 to 5.0 seconds. (not available in Manual Mode or if Cough-Trak is enabled)
• Product Number: 1098160 (This model replaces the CA-3000 Automatic and the CM-3000 Manual)
• Manufacturer: Respironics.
• Warranty: 1 year limited on T70, 90 days mask.

Safety precautions

• Check Time and Pressure settings before each treatment
• Confirm that the air intake ports are not blocked
• Keep CoughAssist away from the curtains, blankets or any heat-generating device
• Never try to repair your CoughAssist yourself
• Never immerse your CoughAssist in water
• Always use a grounded outlet
• Only use the CoughAssist with proper training

Philips Respironics CoughAssist T70 – User Instruction Manual

CoughAssist – Patient guide