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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2023

Design and initial testing of a novel disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device.

Kevin J O'Sullivan, Colum P Dunne, Barry Linnane, Deirdre McGrath, Leonard O'Sullivan

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Article in Irish journal of medical science, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kevin J O'SullivanSchool of Design, Health Research Institute, and Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Colum P DunneSchool of Medicine and Centre for Interventions in Infection, University of Limerick, Inflammation & Immunity (4I), Limerick, Ireland.
Barry LinnaneSchool of Medicine and Centre for Interventions in Infection, University of Limerick, Inflammation & Immunity (4I), Limerick, Ireland.
Deirdre McGrathSchool of Medicine and Centre for Interventions in Infection, University of Limerick, Inflammation & Immunity (4I), Limerick, Ireland.
Leonard O'SullivanSchool of Design, Health Research Institute, and Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. leonard.osullivan@ul.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0255-1979

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Enterprise Ireland CF-2016-0428-P
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Abstract

backgroundOscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices play a key role in airway clearance, particularly in patients with cystic fibrosis. These devices, however, have the potential to become reservoirs for pathogenic organisms and require daily, or even more frequent, cleaning. This places a large burden on patients and their carers.

aimsThe objective of this work was to develop a disposable OPEP device, with comparable mechanical performance to commercial devices, that negates the need for cleaning after use thus reducing microbiological risks.

methods3D printing was used to iterate and develop a prototype disposable device (The University of Limerick OPEP, abbreviated to the UL-OPEP) that was compared with a selection of commercially available devices for mean pressure and oscillation amplitude (cmH

resultsThe prototype disposable device achieved a mean pressure of 14.82 cmH

conclusionsThe UL-OPEP device is a small, disposable OPEP device, that generates pressure and oscillation amplitudes for clinically effective airway clearance. The device negates the need for cleaning and disinfecting, removing the risk of devices acting as a potential reservoir for pathogenic organisms while maintaining mucus-clearing benefits.

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Chest Wall OscillationCystic FibrosisForced Expiratory VolumeHumansMucusPhysical Therapy ModalitiesAirway clearanceCystic fibrosisDesignHypersecretionOscillating positive expiratory pressure

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PMID36417107

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