Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Randy - Is the company you are with, the only company that makes " vests " ? Re: The Vest My daughter was the one who received the vest at 14 months old. I spoke to a representative at the vest company at our annual cf parents meeting at the local children's hospital. I was telling her how much I was looking forward to my daughter being able to wear the vest when she was older since she won't sit still for treatments. The representative told me that they working on custom fitting toddlers and also working on vests for newborns. I contacted the company and they were very easy to work with. It was only then that I mentioned the vest to my daughter's doctor. I didn't ask my daughter's doctor about it, I just asked him if he would write the prescription. My daughter at 18 months doesn't mind the treatments at all. It is wonderful how much more time we have since she can use the nebulizer with the albuterol and pulmozyme as she has on the vest. Sharon > I was told by our physical therapist at U OF Iowa Hospitals, that in > order to qualify for the vest the child's chest must measure +23 > inches when they take a deep breath. Peyton is almost 3 years old, > but has a very small frame. Although she is getting taller and > gaining weight, we have been stuck at a 19 inch chest for almost a > year now. I read a post from someone that mentioned their daughter > got a vest very young, they had it custom made for her. Do you think > Peyton could qualify for something like this? We have a check-up > scheduled tomorrow and I want to bring up the subject again, but I > don't want them to blow me off and simply say she is still too small. > > ~Wendi > Mom to Peyton 2 wcf > Iowa ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 There is another company called MedPulse. They make a device similar to ours. When you look at their device, compare the price vs. services provided for each device, look at their warranty vs. ours, look at their customer support vs. ours, and, most impotantly, ask them how much research has actually been done on their own device. You also might want to ask them what happens when your child outgrows their current vest or their replacement policy on their accessory items. Also, ask them how many representatives they have in the field to help patients and how many of their reps have a clinical background (RT, PT or RN). Their website is www.electromed-usa.com. We think competition is healthy and it keeps us on our toes. I encourage you to check their product out and do a head-to-head comparison. If you or your insurance company are going to spend the money to get you a machine, then you should get the best value available. Like the old saying goes, " You get what you pay for " . I hope this helps. Take care and let me know if I can do anything else. Randy Re: The Vest My daughter was the one who received the vest at 14 months old. I spoke to a representative at the vest company at our annual cf parents meeting at the local children's hospital. I was telling her how much I was looking forward to my daughter being able to wear the vest when she was older since she won't sit still for treatments. The representative told me that they working on custom fitting toddlers and also working on vests for newborns. I contacted the company and they were very easy to work with. It was only then that I mentioned the vest to my daughter's doctor. I didn't ask my daughter's doctor about it, I just asked him if he would write the prescription. My daughter at 18 months doesn't mind the treatments at all. It is wonderful how much more time we have since she can use the nebulizer with the albuterol and pulmozyme as she has on the vest. Sharon > I was told by our physical therapist at U OF Iowa Hospitals, that in > order to qualify for the vest the child's chest must measure +23 > inches when they take a deep breath. Peyton is almost 3 years old, > but has a very small frame. Although she is getting taller and > gaining weight, we have been stuck at a 19 inch chest for almost a > year now. I read a post from someone that mentioned their daughter > got a vest very young, they had it custom made for her. Do you think > Peyton could qualify for something like this? We have a check-up > scheduled tomorrow and I want to bring up the subject again, but I > don't want them to blow me off and simply say she is still too small. > > ~Wendi > Mom to Peyton 2 wcf > Iowa ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 i was just curious because we are suppose to be getting a call from someone about my 4 year old getting a vest, and wondered who would be calling. melinda Re: The Vest My daughter was the one who received the vest at 14 months old. I spoke to a representative at the vest company at our annual cf parents meeting at the local children's hospital. I was telling her how much I was looking forward to my daughter being able to wear the vest when she was older since she won't sit still for treatments. The representative told me that they working on custom fitting toddlers and also working on vests for newborns. I contacted the company and they were very easy to work with. It was only then that I mentioned the vest to my daughter's doctor. I didn't ask my daughter's doctor about it, I just asked him if he would write the prescription. My daughter at 18 months doesn't mind the treatments at all. It is wonderful how much more time we have since she can use the nebulizer with the albuterol and pulmozyme as she has on the vest. Sharon > I was told by our physical therapist at U OF Iowa Hospitals, that in > order to qualify for the vest the child's chest must measure +23 > inches when they take a deep breath. Peyton is almost 3 years old, > but has a very small frame. Although she is getting taller and > gaining weight, we have been stuck at a 19 inch chest for almost a > year now. I read a post from someone that mentioned their daughter > got a vest very young, they had it custom made for her. Do you think > Peyton could qualify for something like this? We have a check-up > scheduled tomorrow and I want to bring up the subject again, but I > don't want them to blow me off and simply say she is still too small. > > ~Wendi > Mom to Peyton 2 wcf > Iowa ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Melinda, If you don't hear something by Monday, please let me know so I can follow-up for you. Sorry about my lengthy answer. Randy RE: Re: RANDY - The Vest i was just curious because we are suppose to be getting a call from someone about my 4 year old getting a vest, and wondered who would be calling. melinda ______________________________________________________________ Information contained in this e-mail message may be legally privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If e-mailed messages include MEDICAL RECORDS, these records ARE PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL and may be released only upon written permission of the patient. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone at 1- and delete this e-mail. Thank you! ______________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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