AirLife Volumetric Incentive Spirometer With One Way Valve Features
- Perfect for deep breathing therapy and easy to use
- Allow the patient to adjust the mouthpiece for use in various positions
- Designed for those who can correctly perform and monitor their own breathing exercises even without direct supervision
- Dual-sided calibration markings for clear volume identification from any angle
- Adjustable goal indicator helps patients and clinicians set and track target inhalation volumes
- Flexible mouthpiece tubing allows comfortable use in bed, chair, or various body positions
- Inspiratory flow indicator helps patients maintain an appropriate breathing rate
- Mouthpiece holder for hygienic storage between uses
- Single-patient use design — suitable for both clinical and home environments
- Constructed of durable, BPA-free plastic for lightweight portability
- Available in 4000 mL Adult and 2500 mL Pediatric capacities
- FSA approved and latex-free
Who Should Use This Spirometer?
- Post-operative patients recovering from chest, abdominal, or cardiac surgery
- Adults and children managing COPD, asthma, or pneumonia
- Patients with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis
- Anyone prescribed deep breathing exercises by their physician or respiratory therapist
- Home care patients and long-term care facility residents
How To Use –
- Sit upright or as directed by your healthcare provider
- Hold the spirometer at eye level
- Set the goal indicator to your prescribed target volume
- Exhale normally, then place the mouthpiece in your mouth
- Inhale slowly and deeply until the piston rises to your goal
- Hold your breath for 3–5 seconds, then exhale gently
- Repeat 10 times per session, every 1–2 hours as directed
Frequently Asked Questions -
Q1: What is a volumetric incentive spirometer used for?
A volumetric incentive spirometer is a breathing exercise device used to help patients take slow, deep breaths to expand the lungs. It is most commonly prescribed after surgery to prevent lung complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis.
Q2: What is the difference between the 4000 mL and 2500 mL AirLife Spirometer?
The 4000 mL model is designed for adult use and accommodates the larger lung capacity of adult patients. The 2500 mL version is designed for pediatric (child) patients with smaller lung volumes.
Q3: How many times a day should I use my incentive spirometer?
Most healthcare providers recommend using your incentive spirometer 10 repetitions per session, every 1 to 2 hours while awake — especially in the first days following surgery.
Q4: Is the AirLife Spirometer reusable or single-use?
The CareFusion AirLife Volumetric Incentive Spirometer is a single-patient device intended for one person's use only. It should not be shared between patients.
Q5: Does the AirLife Spirometer come with a mouthpiece?
Yes, the device includes a flexible breathing tube and mouthpiece that can be adjusted for use in various positions, including lying down or sitting up.
