Re: Chest vest for children/Randy?

September 21, 2003

has the MedPulse vest by ElectroMed it is smaller than the regular vest.

I was told by the doc that either this or the chest vest is better for smaller

kids. but the rep that I spoke to from The Vest, told me that they don't usually

give the chest vest to little kids. But I'm sure that would be different if

your son liver problems are effecting his tolerance of the big vest. I would

call the company you are already dealing with. or Maybe Randy can answer your

question better.

Chest vest for children

Does anyone know if there is a Chest vest for children? My son who is five

and a half years old, complains that his tummy is hurting, and he currently

has

the full vest. The doc once told me that he would not be surprised because

Tyler's liver gets enlarged at times. I'm thinking that it may be his liver

acting up that makes him hurt when doing the vest.

Dawn

mom to Tyler 5.5 w CF

September 21, 2003

In a message dated 9/21/2003 10:16:02 PM Central Daylight Time,

milanfoundation@... writes:

This subject has come up before. It was suggested that the lower clasp be

undone when they complain about the stomach hurting. This has worked well for

Milan.

I just lay down with my youngest and rub her tummy it helps her to release

gas everytime plus we have a little one on one time too. Deb A

September 22, 2003

We have applied the Chest Vest to children, but they are usually in the 8 - 12

year old range. The smaller ones still use the Full Vest. That doesn't mean it

cannot be tried on younger patients. There is a pedi pulmonologist in my area

that applies it to the younger children; she just tries it out in the office

before ordering it. It has worked for some, not for others.

Opening the bottom buckle has been effective for many with abdominal complaints.

I've been also told that putting it on backwards while your child is on the

floor/couch/bed works as well.

I hope this helps.

Randy

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