Want To Avoid A Tracheostomy?

There May Be Another Option

Being told that you or a loved one may require a tracheostomy can be devastating. Luckily, there are other solutions. In many cases, Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation (BCV™) can provide a safe, effective means of ventilation for those who would like to avoid a tracheostomy.

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The Ideal Ventilator Solution

BCV™ provides ventilation by controlling both phases of the respiratory cycle. It also has a secretion clearance (HFCWO) option, cough option, and has been shown to increase pulmonary muscle strength.

BCV™ works by applying a cuirass shell to your chest, which creates suction and results in negative pressure. This suction draws your diaphragm downward, causing your ribs to expand, inducing a breath in. During the expiratory phase, positive pressure is applied through the cuirass, which causes your diaphragm to move back up, providing a breath out.

How Can BCV™ Help Avoid A Tracheostomy or Help Wean Off A Tracheostomy?

1) Weaning from positive pressure ventilation (PPV) and prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) are both improved when the patient's lungs are well recruited and their airways are kept clear of secretions. BCV™, unlike any other form of pulmonary support, offers cycled High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) or vibration that is followed by an assisted cough that is delivered via a cuirass, which provides an outstandingly effective means of both lung recruitment and secretion/airway clearance.

2) Patients that fail multiple attempts to wean from PPV is frequently due to muscle weakness, which results in loss of lung volume and shortness of breath. Increased demands on the pulmonary muscles combined with shortness of breath will result in several challenging factors, including an increased metabolic demand and a mechanically ineffective respiratory pattern. Introducing BCV™ into the weaning process will improve chest wall excursion and diaphragmatic function. Which leads to improved lung volumes, adequate gas exchange and an effective respiratory pattern.

BCV™ can potentially help avoid a tracheostomy for the following issues or conditions:

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Weaning

Unable to wean from PPV after 2-3 weeks on a ventilator in the ICU

Chronic Respiratory Failure

Chronic respiratory failure is a serious illness that gets worse over time.

Neuromuscular Disorders

ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, SMA, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Head and Spinal Injury

Poor Mask Compliance

Infants and Children with difficulties complying with their treatment protocol.

Tracheostomy Risks

Like all invasive procedures, a tracheostomy carries the risks of complications, such as, but not limited to:
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BCV has none of the above risks.
However, the following should be considered:


▶ Indwelling lines, tubes, or drain where point of entry into the skin are under seal (within shell is fine)

▶ Patient's thoracic structure precludes establishment of good seal

▶ Burned skin or draining wounds under shell or seal area

▶ Lack of viable airway either natural or artificial

▶ Cardiopulmonary arrest

▶ Weight > 180 KG

Would you like to know more?

Complications related to the tracheostomy procedure are frequent and frequently serious. When a tracheostomy can be avoided, so can its associated complications. In many cases, Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation (BCV™) can provide a safe, effective means of ventilation for those who would like to avoid a tracheostomy. Get connected with us and see how BCV™ can help today!



What are other benefits of Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation (BCV™)?

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✓ BCV™ offers a Secretion Clearance and Cough Option to effectively break up and remove secretions without needing to switch devices.

✓ BCV™ provides patient autonomy. Unlike other forms of ventilation, BCV™ allows patients the ability to eat, drink and talk while being ventilated, which allows patients to be an active participant in their treatment.

✓ BCV™ is more comfortable. BCV™ uses an external cuirass shell with a soft foam seal to ventilate, which many patients find more comfortable than other forms of ventilation.

✓ BCV™ offers a variety of shell sizes to fit adults, children, infant and even neonates.

✓ BCV™ is available for both hospitals and home care patients.

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