RC-FIT® PEP/IMT

Respiratory therapy and training

RC-FIT® PEP/IMT
RC-FIT® PEP/IMT
The RC-FIT® PEP/IMT is a unique, inspiratory and expiratory trainer and PEP therapy device with 7 intensity levels. For prevention, rehabilitation, and targeted improvement of a person’s constitution.
Possible effects:

Strengthens the respiratory muscles:

Trains the inspiratory muscles (IMT).
Trains the auxiliary expiratory muscles (PEP).

Expands the airways:

Improves the exchange of gases.

Reduces coughing and shortness of breath:

Makes breathing easier.
RC-FIT® PEP/IMT
Possible areas of use: Pneumology, Intensive care, Thoracic surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Weaning, Therapy units (e.g. Respiratory therapy, Physical therapy, Logopaedics).

Recommended use RC-FIT® PEP/IMT

Recommended use RC-FIT® PEP/IMT

Effects

IMT

  • Trains the inspiratory muscles

PEP

  • Trains the expiratory muscles
  • Holds the airways open
  • Reduces shortness of breath

Product features RC-FIT® PEP/IMT

Product features RC-FIT® PEP/IMT
Possible effects

IMT
– Trains the inspiratory muscles
PEP
– Trains the expiratory muscles
– Holds the airways open
– Reduces shortness of breath

Indication
IMT
Pre- and post-surgery*, temporary immobility.
PEP
COPD, pulmonary emphysema, bronchial asthma CF, chronic bronchitis.
Most important contraindication****
IMT
Relative***: severe heart failure, untreated pulmonary emphysema, untreated bronchial asthma, untreated pneumothorax, neuromuscular diseases.
PEP
Untreated pneumothorax, serious haemoptysis (blood-expectorating cough), oesophageal surgery or surgery on the tracheal or bronchial system, eardrum rupture.
Recommended use
IMT
– Several times a day and as needed, approx. 1–3 minutes
PEP
– 2–3 x a day, with prolonged exhalation for approx. 20 breaths each time
Breathing info
Please make end-inspiratory and end-expiratory pauses
IMT
– Slow inhalation through the mouth
PEP
– Slow exhalation through the mouth

Can be used in any body position

Its use does not require the presence of gravity. The device can be used while lying down, sitting, and being in motion.

Hygienically clean

Just boil in a pot, drain the water and allow to dry well.

Average pressure during exhalation / inhalation

Average pressure during exhalation / inhalation

Accessories

RC-Mask Tracheostoma

The RC-Mask Tracheostoma enables tracheotomized patients to perform respiratory therapy and respiratory training with the RC-FIT® PEP/IMT. The RC-Mask Tracheostoma is simply plugged onto the mouthpiece of the RC-FIT® model and then placed on the open tracheostoma.

Article no. 3012-10

Ordering Information

The RC-FIT® PEP/IMT

Article no. 2638-10
Quantity per unit: 10

Direct purchase for clinics.

Additional models for clinics

RC-FIT® OIMT
Oscillating inhalation training (OIMT)
Article no. 2632-10

RC-FIT® OPEP
Oscillating respiratory therapy (OPEP)
Article no. 2637-10

RC-FIT® CLASSIC
Oscillating respiratory training (OIMT) and
respiratory training (OPEP) as well as relaxation in ONE
Article no. 2631-10

* especially upper abdominal and lung surgery.
** after spontaneous breathing attempt (STB) with RC mask tracheostoma.
*** relative contraindications: Product use should be carefully considered in advance by healthcare professionals.
**** further contraindications in the corresponding instructions for use.

All information is without guarantee and subject to constant revision.

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(+49) 2602-92130

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please contact us: Mondays to Thursdays from 9 to 12 h and 14 to 16 h. Fridays from 9 h to 14 h, German time.

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