BCV is a non-invasive form of external ventilation and secretion clearance delivered using a cuirass shell placed on the chest wall, and may be used in care settings when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. The Hayek RTX Respirator is a prescription medical device used by healthcare professionals to provide external ventilation resulting in gas exchange and to assist patients with secretion clearance management.
Secretion clearance support may include clinician-directed use of externally applied chest wall vibration intended to assist with mobilization of secretions, as well as cough phase designed to support expectoration as part of an overall secretion clearance approach.
BCV is delivered using an external cuirass interface rather than an invasive airway or facial mask.
Patients interested in learning more about BCV should speak with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be appropriate for their care.
Use of the device is determined by the prescribing clinician based on individual clinical assessment and cleared device indications.
