Hudson RCI Lung Volume Exerciser

Features Hudson RCI Lung Volume Exerciser

• Adjustable, clearly marked flow settings
• Helps to keep your lung clear after surgery
• Keep your lungs active when you are recovering from surgery
• Lung volume exerciser encourages deep and prolonged breathing

How to use the incentive spirometer?

• Sit on the edge of your bed if possible, or sit up as far as you can in bed.
• Hold the incentive spirometer in an upright position.
• Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips tightly around it.
• Breathe in slowly and as deeply as possible, raising the yellow piston toward the top of the column. The yellow coach indicator should be in the blue outlined area.
• Hold your breath as long as possible (for at least five seconds). Allow the piston to fall to the bottom of the column.
• Rest for a few seconds and repeat Steps one to five at least 10 times every hour when you are awake.
• Position the yellow indicator on the left side of the spirometer to show your best effort. Use the indicator as a goal to work toward during each repetition.
• After each set of 10 deep breaths, practice coughing to be sure your lungs are clear. If you have an incision, support your incision when coughing by placing a pillow firmly against it.
• Once you are able to get out of bed, walk in the hallway and cough well. You may stop using the incentive spirometer unless otherwise instructed by your health care provider.