Research

Mucus clearance through High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation has been studied since 1983. The first human study was published in 1989. Since then, in more than 50 studies, HFCWO has consistently been shown to be a safe, effective and valuable tool in the treatment of retained secretions. And the first cost comparison study, detailing a 50% reduction in total healthcare costs with HFCWO, was published by BlueCross in 1994.

The Annotated Bibliography is a starting point for a technical review, followed by additional papers regarding HFCWO and the SmartVest® Airway Clearance System.

Annotated Bibliography

Additional references are available from Electromed, Inc.