Using a unique mechanism of action that combines percussion, entrainment, and high-velocity flow, Sentec Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation therapy can make a big impact for respiratory patients – improving gas exchange capacity through the resolution of secretion retention, atelectasis, and hyperinflation & air trapping.

Along with IPV therapy’s clinical results in treating patients with respiratory complications, it has a demonstrated history of being safe and well-tolerated across diverse patient populations, care settings, and delivery interfaces.

IPV Therapy is safe and effective, regardless of ventilation strategy. It can be used direct to the patient airway, at the patient interface, or in-line with a mechanical ventilator.

“In this single-center study, the use of IPV had no adverse reactions.”

“All patients included in the intervention group tolerated the percussive ventilator very well.”

“IPV is a safe and effective method of alternative airway clearance and can be used on patients with artificial airways.”

IPV Therapy is safe in patients with neuromuscular diseases. According to one study below, patients themselves even reported that they were satisfied with the treatment.

“IPV is a safe airway clearance method for tracheostomized Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients, and this preliminary study suggests that IPV increases the effectiveness of assisted mucus clearance techniques.”

“Our results are consistent with those of previous pilot studies demonstrating safety of IPV. No serious adverse effects occurred related to use of IPV…”

“Patient satisfaction with IPV treatments was favorable, as assessed by questionnaire, with patients indicating ability to remain sitting in their wheelchairs during IPV as the main advantage of IPV compared with chest physiotherapy and postural drainage.”

IPV Therapy is safe in patients with respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis (CF). Participants even reported that the therapy was “relatively comfortable.”

“Indeed, [IPV] is safe, and overall well tolerated.”

“IPV is a safe technique and may prevent further deterioration in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD with mild respiratory acidosis.”

“The IPV is a [safe] non-pharmacologic airway clearance therapy that can be used on patients with different sorts of respiratory diseases…”

“In patients with bronchiectasis and productive cough, the short-term IPV was described as safe and effective as the CPT, and it was defined as a more comfortable airway cleaning therapy.”

“Participants tolerated all respiratory treatment without adverse consequences. Subjectively, participants reported no discomfort with use of IPV compared with conventional P&PD therapy.”

“After completion of the trial, they surveyed the 8 members of the IPV group regarding frequency of therapy, time spent on therapy, reliance on others, and comfort of IPV. In general, the participants thought they performed more bronchopulmonary hygiene with IPV, spent less time on therapy, relied less on others for therapy, and thought IPV was relatively comfortable. All 8 participants completing the survey said they would continue to use IPV if given the opportunity..”

IPV therapy is designed to support patients regardless of ventilation strategy or level of respiratory compromise. It can be used in-line with a ventilator or as a standalone therapy. To read more about the impact Sentec IPV Therapy could have for your patients, download the Clinical Impact Summary.

The Clinical Impact of IPV Therapy


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