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Upcoming – CSRC Annual Conference 2025

Visit Med Systems Booth at the upcoming CSRC Conference at the Pechanga Resort and Casino- Dates March 11th -13th, 2025

Visit CSRC website for registration and additional details. 

PHOTO CREDIT- CSRC 

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Med Systems Fluid Flo Percussors for Targeted Airway Clearance

Trusted Respiratory Care Since 1976: Med Systems Fluid Flo Percussors for Targeted Airway Clearance

Respiratory care continues to be a critical aspect of healthcare, especially for individuals with conditions that have compromised or congested airways. Conditions such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia can significantly affect the ability to effectively clear excess mucus.

Understanding Focused Chest Physical Therapy:

Effective airway clearance is essential for maintaining lung health and preventing respiratory complications. The airways are lined with a thin mucus layer that helps trap and move foreign particles and debris through the airways. In conditions where mucus production is increased or the natural clearance mechanisms are compromised, such as in cystic fibrosis, the mucus can become thick and difficult to clear, leading to airway obstruction and increased susceptibility to infections and lung damage.

Manual CPT Method vs. Fluid Flo Percussors:

For decades, manual chest physiotherapy (CPT) performed by a therapist or a caregiver, had been a common method used to promote airway clearance. This technique involves physical rhythmic clapping or tapping on the chest and back to loosen and mobilize mucus. While highly effective, these manual methods can be labor-intensive for clinicians, and may not be well-tolerated by all patients.

Fluid Flo Percussors represent a significant advancement in targeted airway treatment. These devices use a combination of powerful rhythmic popping and percussive forces to tirelessly simulate the effects of manual chest percussion. The key advantage lies in their ability to precisely target specific areas of the lungs, with their nonfixed movement ability ensuring more efficient mucus mobilization.

How Fluid Flo Percussors Work:

With an air source, the Fluid Flo Percussors operate with a strong pneumatic popping.   They deliver powerful rhythmic pulses to the chest wall, promoting the movement of mucus towards the larger airways for easier clearance. Clinicians can target treatment on critical congestion areas, based on each patients’ unique needs.

Benefits of Fluid Flo Percussors:

  1. Precision and Targeting: Fluid Flo Percussors enable healthcare providers to target specific areas of the lungs, ensuring a more effective and efficient airway clearance process.
  2. User-Friendly: Unlike manual CPT, The Fluid Flo Percussors are generally well-tolerated by patients and can be used in various clinical settings, including home care with a compressor fitting.  They are lightweight, and easy to transfer from room to room.
  3. Reduced Physical Strain: Healthcare professionals benefit from these devices by reducing the physical strain associated with manual percussion techniques. This allows for more consistent and prolonged therapy sessions.
  4. Cost Effective:  Other airway clearance techniques/systems can be extremely expensive and unreliable.  The Fluid Flos have been tried and true for reliability and stood the test of time for effective airway treatment therapy.

 

Contact us at info@medsystems.com for a 30 day free trial and factory direct pricing

 

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Upcoming- CSRC Annual Conference- 2024

 

Visit Med Systems Booth at the upcoming CSRC Conference at the Pechanga Resort and Casino.  Dates – March 19th- 21st 2024.

 

Visit the www.CSRC.org Website for more information and registration.

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2023 Holiday Hours

Med Systems- Holiday Schedule 2023

To our valued customers,

Our office and/or shipping department will be –

CLOSED- November 23rd and 24th2023

CLOSED- December 23rd   through Jan 1st, 2024. 

Thank you for your continued support.

We wish you Happy Holidays and a very prosperous New Year!

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Cystic Fibrosis – Clinical Phase IV Trial Complete – Results Pending

Med Systems is sponsoring a Phase IV clinical study to measure the effectiveness of the Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System for people who have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The goal of the study is to provide health insurers and Medicare with comprehensive information regarding the system’s performance. The study is designed to measure the efficacy of the system, which includes the FDA510K (K031876) device under current indications. The study will last 23 days and involve using the system for lung clearance and recording the results in a digital journal. The study should take about 10 minutes per day to record measured results in the morning after waking. You will also be asked to use a spirometer and a digital pulse oximeter to evaluate your lung function after using the Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System. Participants will be offered reimbursement amount of $7.00 a day, for submitted daily data, for a total of 21 days.

Interested participants must be:

  • Between the ages of 18-55 years of age
  • Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
  • Prescribed chest physical therapy for airway clearance
  • Able to perform self-treatment- having manual dexterity
  • Residing in the United States

 

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The Beneficial Cough

Coughing to clear the lungs of congestion is fundamental for patients with obstructive lung disorders, neuromuscular diseases and restrictive airway disorders. Such coughs are associated with COPD, bronchitis, viral and bacterial types of pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, occupational lung disease and many other respiratory conditions. If left untreated, the buildup of mucus can lead to serious infections. So what is coughing and how can the hand-held Electro Flo 5000 Airway Clearance System ensure that patients get the specific relief they seek?

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