Abstract:
Systems and methods for data connectivity of High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) devices are disclosed herein. Data is transferred from a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) device to a server via a cellular connection. This data is then used for various purposes including providing information about High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy, service related information for maintenance, therapy compliance monitoring, billing including insurance claims. Data is also used to update an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Abstract:
A high frequency chest wall oscillation apparatus includes an air pulse generator carried by a housing. Circuitry is carried by the housing and configured to control the air pulse generator. A control panel is carried by the housing and coupled to the circuitry. The control panel permits a user to select first and second respiratory ailments to be treated by application of pressure pulses from the air pulse generator to a chest of a patient.