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Doing Vest Treatments

JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robertsmith1390</b></i>

im a rt with a brother and sister that have cf. there is a new vest (what you wear, not the machine) that straps around you from right under the arm pits, so there are no shoulder straps to get in the way. i would see if you get one of those from your clinic or i will use the complete acapella (the one you can boil after use) or the PEP, or flutter or manual CPT. I would keep doing some sort of airway clearance for sure.</end quote></div>

A friend of mine just used this in the hospital after getting her port too. That hospital called it a half vest (I think that is what she said), but I would call it shoulderless LOL!
 

JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robertsmith1390</b></i>

im a rt with a brother and sister that have cf. there is a new vest (what you wear, not the machine) that straps around you from right under the arm pits, so there are no shoulder straps to get in the way. i would see if you get one of those from your clinic or i will use the complete acapella (the one you can boil after use) or the PEP, or flutter or manual CPT. I would keep doing some sort of airway clearance for sure.</end quote></div>

A friend of mine just used this in the hospital after getting her port too. That hospital called it a half vest (I think that is what she said), but I would call it shoulderless LOL!
 

JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robertsmith1390</b></i>

im a rt with a brother and sister that have cf. there is a new vest (what you wear, not the machine) that straps around you from right under the arm pits, so there are no shoulder straps to get in the way. i would see if you get one of those from your clinic or i will use the complete acapella (the one you can boil after use) or the PEP, or flutter or manual CPT. I would keep doing some sort of airway clearance for sure.</end quote></div>

A friend of mine just used this in the hospital after getting her port too. That hospital called it a half vest (I think that is what she said), but I would call it shoulderless LOL!
 

JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robertsmith1390</b></i>

im a rt with a brother and sister that have cf. there is a new vest (what you wear, not the machine) that straps around you from right under the arm pits, so there are no shoulder straps to get in the way. i would see if you get one of those from your clinic or i will use the complete acapella (the one you can boil after use) or the PEP, or flutter or manual CPT. I would keep doing some sort of airway clearance for sure.</end quote>

A friend of mine just used this in the hospital after getting her port too. That hospital called it a half vest (I think that is what she said), but I would call it shoulderless LOL!
 

JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robertsmith1390</b></i>
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<br />im a rt with a brother and sister that have cf. there is a new vest (what you wear, not the machine) that straps around you from right under the arm pits, so there are no shoulder straps to get in the way. i would see if you get one of those from your clinic or i will use the complete acapella (the one you can boil after use) or the PEP, or flutter or manual CPT. I would keep doing some sort of airway clearance for sure.</end quote>
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<br />A friend of mine just used this in the hospital after getting her port too. That hospital called it a half vest (I think that is what she said), but I would call it shoulderless LOL!
 

purplemartin

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We were given a piece of foam (donut) to use when Briceton's port is accessed. They have also used a wash cloth for cushion as well.
 

purplemartin

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We were given a piece of foam (donut) to use when Briceton's port is accessed. They have also used a wash cloth for cushion as well.
 

purplemartin

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We were given a piece of foam (donut) to use when Briceton's port is accessed. They have also used a wash cloth for cushion as well.
 

purplemartin

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We were given a piece of foam (donut) to use when Briceton's port is accessed. They have also used a wash cloth for cushion as well.
 

purplemartin

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We were given a piece of foam (donut) to use when Briceton's port is accessed. They have also used a wash cloth for cushion as well.
 

kathiel

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We used to use a washcloth with Samantha when she was accessed, but it doesn't bother her any more so we just loosen that side a little bit and do vest as normal.
 

kathiel

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We used to use a washcloth with Samantha when she was accessed, but it doesn't bother her any more so we just loosen that side a little bit and do vest as normal.
 

kathiel

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We used to use a washcloth with Samantha when she was accessed, but it doesn't bother her any more so we just loosen that side a little bit and do vest as normal.
 

kathiel

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We used to use a washcloth with Samantha when she was accessed, but it doesn't bother her any more so we just loosen that side a little bit and do vest as normal.
 

kathiel

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We used to use a washcloth with Samantha when she was accessed, but it doesn't bother her any more so we just loosen that side a little bit and do vest as normal.
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Kelli

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I do my vest ESPECIALLY when I'm on IV's.
I had some discomfort this last time so I told the RT's at the hospital and they ordered me some foamy blue pad type things. You cut a hole where your needle would be and then place that over it. Then your needle won't get rubbed, etc.
It helps.

Kelli

ps. I didn't read the other posts so sorry if this is a repeat. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

Kelli

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I do my vest ESPECIALLY when I'm on IV's.
I had some discomfort this last time so I told the RT's at the hospital and they ordered me some foamy blue pad type things. You cut a hole where your needle would be and then place that over it. Then your needle won't get rubbed, etc.
It helps.

Kelli

ps. I didn't read the other posts so sorry if this is a repeat. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

Kelli

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I do my vest ESPECIALLY when I'm on IV's.
I had some discomfort this last time so I told the RT's at the hospital and they ordered me some foamy blue pad type things. You cut a hole where your needle would be and then place that over it. Then your needle won't get rubbed, etc.
It helps.

Kelli

ps. I didn't read the other posts so sorry if this is a repeat. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

Kelli

New member
I do my vest ESPECIALLY when I'm on IV's.
I had some discomfort this last time so I told the RT's at the hospital and they ordered me some foamy blue pad type things. You cut a hole where your needle would be and then place that over it. Then your needle won't get rubbed, etc.
It helps.

Kelli

ps. I didn't read the other posts so sorry if this is a repeat. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

Kelli

New member
I do my vest ESPECIALLY when I'm on IV's.
<br />I had some discomfort this last time so I told the RT's at the hospital and they ordered me some foamy blue pad type things. You cut a hole where your needle would be and then place that over it. Then your needle won't get rubbed, etc.
<br />It helps.
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<br />Kelli
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<br />ps. I didn't read the other posts so sorry if this is a repeat. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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