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The MetaNeb® System is indicated
for the mobilization of secretions, lung expansion therapy, the
treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and also
has the ability to provide supplemental oxygen when used
with compressed oxygen.
The MetaNeb® System is a therapeutic device that utilizes a systematic
approach to enhance normal mucus clearance and resolve or
prevent patchy atelectasis.
CHFO (Continuous High
Frequency Oscillation) mode is a pneumatic form of chest
physiotherapy that delivers medicated aerosol while
oscillating the airways with continuous pulses of positive
pressure. In CPEP (Continuous Positive Expiratory
Pressure) mode The MetaNeb® System provides medicated aerosol combined
with continuous positive pressure to assist in holding open
and expanding the airways.
Patients who may benefit from The MetaNeb®
System would include
those with one or more of the
following disease states:
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Bronchiolitis
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Asthma
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Chronic Bronchitis
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Neuromuscular Disorders
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Emphysema
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Patients Needing Post Operative Airway
Management
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Patients Needing Emergency Room Airway
Management
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