How Do You Use Pep Therapy
Have Your Child Hold Their Breath for Two to Three Seconds. Have Your Child Breathe out Through the Mask into the Pep Device to Create Pressure 10-20 Cm H2O...
Have your child hold their breath for two to three seconds. Have your child breathe out through the mask into the PEP device to create pressure 10-20 cm H2O. Have him / her breathe out for four to six seconds until just beyond a normal breath. Repeat 15 times (one cycle).
When is PEP used?
What is PEP. PEP (sometimes called PEPSE) is a combination of HIV drugs that can stop the virus taking hold. It can be used after the event if you’ve been at risk of HIV transmission. To work, PEP must be taken within 72 hours (three days), and ideally should be taken within 24 hours.
What is PEP in respiratory therapy?
In positive expiratory pressure (PEP), a person breathes through a mask or a handheld mouthpiece. PEP devices allow air to flow freely as you breathe in, but not when you breathe out. You must breathe out harder against the resistance.