vest/chest therapy and clinic visit

[Guest guest]

Hi all, had his clinic appointment today at nemours here in Florida,

it went well. Dr Geller asked if was on any kind of chest therapy and

I said No, So he had a tech come in and give me the basics about how to tap

your childs lungs, Please if anyone could give ideas about the best position to

do that, I am really really not sure how to do this, yes he gave me a quick

explanation but you know how that is when you have kids running all over, you

only get to hear half of it. He gave me this thing that sort of looks like a cup

but is soft. Are there any books on how to explain this?The Dr. is going to

put in a request for the vest, but I'm worried about how this is going to be

paid for. has CMS insurance which is a branch of medicaid, so I don't

know how that will work. Is it hard to get the vest?The overall visit went well,

had a chest x ray, blood taken and a throat swab. He gained weight

but his nutritionist wants me to add some cream to his scandishakes to add more

fat, his enzymes were increased to 3 pancrecarb w/ meals and 2 w/snacks. So we

will see how that goes. I will keep you all posted, Thanks......

, mommy of 5 yrs old w/cf/adhd and no cf

[Guest guest]

The vest is the best way to go if you can. Here in Indiana Children's with

Special Needs foundation payed for ours. Our daughter is 4 now and has been

using it since she was a year old. When we did use the pitter-pats were told to

focus 10 minutes on each lobe of each lung.. Right-upper, right-lower, and

left-upper and left lower. So it took approx. 40 minutes 2 or 3 times a day,

depending on her condition. The vest takes 30 minutes, but focuses on all 4

areas simutaneously and for the entire time. It is far more efficient than we

could ever be.

Hope this helps,

Jeff

vest/chest therapy and clinic visit

Hi all, had his clinic appointment today at nemours here in Florida,

it went well. Dr Geller asked if was on any kind of chest therapy and

I said No, So he had a tech come in and give me the basics about how to tap

your childs lungs, Please if anyone could give ideas about the best position to

do that, I am really really not sure how to do this, yes he gave me a quick

explanation but you know how that is when you have kids running all over, you

only get to hear half of it. He gave me this thing that sort of looks like a cup

but is soft. Are there any books on how to explain this?The Dr. is going to

put in a request for the vest, but I'm worried about how this is going to be

paid for. has CMS insurance which is a branch of medicaid, so I don't

know how that will work. Is it hard to get the vest?The overall visit went well,

had a chest x ray, blood taken and a throat swab. He gained weight

but his nutritionist wants me to add some cream to his scandishakes to add more

fat, his enzymes were increased to 3 pancrecarb w/ meals and 2 w/snacks. So we

will see how that goes. I will keep you all posted, Thanks......

, mommy of 5 yrs old w/cf/adhd and no cf

[Guest guest]

Dr Gellar is a great CF doc.I have a sheet that shows all the positions

7 how you do that. The little cup is really all most out of date now

..with the vest , etc. BUT it sure is better than having to cup your

hands. Let him get the vest. CMS or Medicaid will cover it & what isn't

.. Advanced respiratory isn't going to take it away once its there. So

look at that great big Bright light .its aimed at you & . Now

post mw your snail mail address so I can mail some info " stuff " to you.

By the way I am right her in Orlando & I would love to have to stop by &

say hi anytime. Phone number is 407-898-447 take care, send me the

address now :)

LOVE & HUGS,

grandmomBEV

vest/chest therapy and clinic visit

Hi all, had his clinic appointment today at nemours here in

Florida,

it went well. Dr Geller asked if was on any kind of chest

therapy and

I said No, So he had a tech come in and give me the basics about how to

tap

your childs lungs, Please if anyone could give ideas about the best

position to

do that, I am really really not sure how to do this, yes he gave me a

quick

explanation but you know how that is when you have kids running all

over, you

only get to hear half of it. He gave me this thing that sort of looks

like a cup

but is soft. Are there any books on how to explain this?The Dr. is going

to

put in a request for the vest, but I'm worried about how this is going

to be

paid for. has CMS insurance which is a branch of medicaid, so I

don't

know how that will work. Is it hard to get the vest?The overall visit

went well,

had a chest x ray, blood taken and a throat swab. He gained

weight

but his nutritionist wants me to add some cream to his scandishakes to

add more

fat, his enzymes were increased to 3 pancrecarb w/ meals and 2 w/snacks.

So we

will see how that goes. I will keep you all posted, Thanks...... ,

mommy of 5 yrs old w/cf/adhd and no cf

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

We had those cups until may of this year! We got a MedPulse vest It is similar

to the one by advanced respiratory. Our insurance did agree to pay for it and

has a medical assistance (state) type of insurance, too. It took a while

for approval but we got it. I know that advanced respiratory has great results

with all types of insurance too. It is good to learn the manual PT and

positions anyway-in case of an emergency, like some part of the vest not working

when you need it to. Good Luck!!

vest/chest therapy and clinic visit

Hi all, had his clinic appointment today at nemours here in Florida,

it went well. Dr Geller asked if was on any kind of chest therapy and

I said No, So he had a tech come in and give me the basics about how to tap

your childs lungs, Please if anyone could give ideas about the best position

to

do that, I am really really not sure how to do this, yes he gave me a quick

explanation but you know how that is when you have kids running all over, you

only get to hear half of it. He gave me this thing that sort of looks like a

cup

but is soft. Are there any books on how to explain this?The Dr. is going to

put in a request for the vest, but I'm worried about how this is going to be

paid for. has CMS insurance which is a branch of medicaid, so I don't

know how that will work. Is it hard to get the vest?The overall visit went

well,

had a chest x ray, blood taken and a throat swab. He gained weight

but his nutritionist wants me to add some cream to his scandishakes to add

more

fat, his enzymes were increased to 3 pancrecarb w/ meals and 2 w/snacks. So we

will see how that goes. I will keep you all posted, Thanks......

, mommy of 5 yrs old w/cf/adhd and no cf

[Guest guest]

You don't have to worry about a thing, . will get his Vest

from us and we will work with your insurers. You just worry about .

It is very easy to get the Vest. The most important thing is that you use

it. Everything else will work itself out.

I hope this helps.

Randy , RN

Advanced Respiratory

vest/chest therapy and clinic visit

Hi all, had his clinic appointment today at nemours here in Florida,

it went well. Dr Geller asked if was on any kind of chest therapy

and

I said No, So he had a tech come in and give me the basics about how to tap

your childs lungs, Please if anyone could give ideas about the best position

to

do that, I am really really not sure how to do this, yes he gave me a quick

explanation but you know how that is when you have kids running all over,

you

only get to hear half of it. He gave me this thing that sort of looks like a

cup

but is soft. Are there any books on how to explain this?The Dr. is going to

put in a request for the vest, but I'm worried about how this is going to be

paid for. has CMS insurance which is a branch of medicaid, so I

don't

know how that will work. Is it hard to get the vest?The overall visit went

well,

had a chest x ray, blood taken and a throat swab. He gained weight

but his nutritionist wants me to add some cream to his scandishakes to add

more

fat, his enzymes were increased to 3 pancrecarb w/ meals and 2 w/snacks. So

we

will see how that goes. I will keep you all posted, Thanks......

, mommy of 5 yrs old w/cf/adhd and no cf

[Guest guest]

HI ,

The CFF used to, maybe still do publish a booklet entitled " Segmental

Bronchial Drainage " or something like that, it shows all the positions and

where to pound. You could try calling them at 1800FIGHTCF and ask if they

still have it. It's worth a try.

love,

M

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/11/2003 11:11:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

rgarcia@... writes:

> You don't have to worry about a thing, . will get his Vest

> from us and we will work with your insurers. You just worry about .

> It is very easy to get the Vest. The most important thing is that you use

> it. Everything else will work itself out.

>

> I hope this helps.

>

> Randy , RN

> Advanced Respiratory

>

Randy,

I have a question one of my daughters is on a waiver program that pays what

are insurance won't. We all ready have one vest but we have two daughters with

CF. If we request another vest and are insurance will not except it will the

vest company bill it to our state waiver program? My social worker didn't know

if the state of Minnesota would. Deb A

[Guest guest]

Deb, I'm not sure about that one. I would suggest that you talk to our

reimbursement folks. They are much better prepared to give you the right

info. I hate to be vague, but I don't want to give you false info.

Call 1- and ask for the reimbursement specialist for MN. That

person will be able to answer your question.

I hope this helps!

Randy

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