CPEP
Treats and helps prevent pulmonary atelectasis by combining continuous positive pressure with aerosol medication to help expand and hold the airways open.
OLE Therapy with the VOLARA System
Three therapies in one: in-hospital or at home.
The Volara System combines three respiratory therapies in a single device. Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) therapy has shown to deliver clinical outcomes for high-risk post-operative patients, including significant reductions in hospital length of stay, average time on ventilator, and post-op pulmonary complications.1
And now, the Volara System makes this hospital-level therapy available for home care to help people maintain their respiratory health and minimize hospitalizations.2
Three proven therapies.1 One versatile device.
Timely, clinically studied OLE therapy can be delivered in just ten minutes with the Volara System from Baxter. Continuous Positive Expiratory Pressure (CPEP) therapy expands the lungs, helping mobilize and evacuate secretions. Continuous High Frequency Oscillation (CHFO) helps move secretions to the large airways. Throughout, aerosol medication is delivered to loosen secretions and help patients get the most out of their OLE therapy.
CHFO
This pneumatic form of chest therapy delivers continuous pulses of positive pressure combined with aerosol medication to mobilize and treat retained secretions.
Nebulizer
Integrated with CPEP and CHFO, it delivers medication during therapy to help loosen secretions.
Here's how it works.
Expansion
Continuous positive expiratory pressure and increased airflow are combined with aerosol medication.
Combined pressure, airflow and medication open the airways.
Airflow during inspiration and expiration prevents or reverses atelectasis.
Lung expansion allows air to move beyond retained secretions, aiding in mobilization.
Mobilization
Continuous pulses of positive pressure combined with aerosol medication are delivered to the airways.
Secretions are loosened.
Continuous high-frequency oscillation during both inspiration and expiration forms a pressure gradient.
Accelerated expiratory airflow mobilizes secretions to the larger airways, where they can be cleared by coughing or suctioning.
It’s easy to use and set up precision therapy for each patient.
The Volara System promotes accurate, consistent therapy in hospital and home settings. With a wide pressure range that allows treatment for a broad range of patients, it can be used with a mouthpiece, facemask, or tracheostomy adapter. Its patient circuit features an ergonomic handle, multiple interfaces and nebulizer delivery.
Personalized Presets
The Volara System is preset by the medical team, for therapy precisely tailored for each patient’s needs. Once set, it provides one-button access to precision therapy in-hospital or at home.
Portable and Lightweight
The Volara System is light and battery operated, so it can be used throughout the hospital, at home, and beyond.
Intuitive Interface
The Volara System interface is designed for ease-of-use and enables real-time visibility into therapy status by both patients and caregivers.
Suitable for a wide range of conditions.
The Volara System is cleared by the FDA to mobilize secretions, provide lung expansion therapy for treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and has the ability to provide supplemental oxygen when used with an oxygen supply. It can be used to treat people with a broad range of chronic conditions:
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Bronchiectasis
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal Cord Injury (ACI)
Clinical Data
Tested in acute-care settings.
A 419-patient, two-phase multi-center study1 showed that pulmonary treatment with OLE therapy, along with standard respiratory therapy, reduced the rate of certain post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in high-risk surgical patients who underwent thoracic, upper abdominal, or aortic open surgical procedures.
1.6 DAYS1
REDUCTION IN HOSPITAL LENGTH OF STAY
68%1
REDUCTION IN AVERAGE TOTAL TIME ON MECHANICAL VENTILATION
2 DAYS1
REDUCTION IN ICU LENGTH OF STAY
31%1
OVERALL RELATIVE REDUCTION IN PPCs
VOLARA System for home care
Now patients can benefit from hospital-level airway clearance therapy at home. The Volara System uses the same OLE therapy that’s been shown to be effective for airway clearance in hospital settings.
The doctor will determine what treatment cycle is right for each patient. It’s then programmed into the Volara System device, providing easy one-button access for patients to complete their therapy at home, exactly as prescribed.
Why airway clearance is important.
When mucus builds up, it creates an environment in which bacteria can grow. This can lead to repeated, serious lung infections that can cause additional damage to the airways and a vicious cycle of infection. This cycle can lead to irreversible lung damage and respiratory failure. Many people with a chronic respiratory disease or condition have trouble clearing their lungs.
Who could benefit from the VOLARA System in the home?
The Volara System must be prescribed by a doctor. People with respiratory insufficiency, which may result from neuromuscular conditions,bronchiectasis or CF, should consult with their physician if they can answer “yes” to any of the following questions:
- Do you have increased pulmonary secretions?
- Do you have a weak and ineffective cough?
- Do you have atelectasis not resolved by current therapy?
Patients: To learn more, talk to your healthcare provider about the VOLARA System.
See the impact OLE therapy has had on patients’ lives.
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Get to know Colleen’s story: a full recovery from COVID
When Colleen contracted COVID-19, she did not expect it to lead to pneumonia and a week’s stay in the hospital. In this video, Colleen shares how using the Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) therapy in the hospital helped her feel better and how OLE therapy with the VOLARA System assisted in the transition back home.
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Learn more about Aidan’s story: special homecoming
In this video, Susan, mother to Aiden, shares their experience managing airway clearance with Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) therapy from the hospital with the METANEB System to home with the VOLARA System.
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Get to know Colleen’s story: a full recovery from COVID
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Learn more about Aidan’s story: special homecoming
CARE CONNEX Program: Comprehensive Service and Support
Baxter created this program to deliver complete care at every step of the patient journey—helping improve the therapy experience for patients and offering new efficiencies for healthcare practices. We work with more than 1,000 leading local, regional and national companies, including commercial health plans and networks, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Our team of more than 200 professionals is ready to assist patients with:
- Understanding insurance, warranty coverage, and financial options
- Clinical care available 365 days a year, with multilingual customer service and product support
- Device setup, configuration and education from licensed clinical trainers
For healthcare practices, it provides:
- Continuing education courses
- Clinical in-home assessments, trainings, outcomes monitoring and reporting
- Available e-prescribing through Parachute, EpicCare Link, CarePort, Aidin, and others
Additional Product Information
Patient Brochure
Neuromuscular Disease Portfolio Brochure
VOLARA System Prescription Form
Product Training Videos
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System Overview
This training video reviews the therapy provided by the Volara system, as well as basic device functionality and patient indications.
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Device Setup
Learn how to set up the VOLARA System device in this training video.
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Manual Mode
Learn how to set up the VOLARA System device in this training video.
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Patient Circuit Setup
This training video describes how to put together the VOLARA System single- patient use circuit.
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Circuit Cleaning
This training video includes simple steps to keep the circuit ready for its next use.
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Add/Modify Therapy
This training video includes simple steps to keep the circuit ready for its next use.
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SMART-FILTER Maintenance
This video provides step by step guidance on proper SMART-FILTER Component maintenance for the VOLARA System and SYNCLARA Cough System.
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Change Pressure Ceiling
This training video describes how to change the pressure settings on the VOLARA System.
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Battery Maintenance
This video provides step-by-step guidance on proper battery maintenance for the VOLARA System and SYNCLARA Cough System.
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System Overview
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Device Setup
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Manual Mode
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Patient Circuit Setup
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Circuit Cleaning
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Add/Modify Therapy
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SMART-FILTER Maintenance
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Change Pressure Ceiling
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Battery Maintenance
Rx Only. For safe and proper use of product mentioned herein, please refer to the Instructions for Use or Operator’s Manual.
References
Huynh TT, Liesching TN, Cereda M, Lei Y, Frazer MJ, Nahouraii MR, Diette GB. Efficacy of Oscillation and Lung Expansion in Reducing Postoperative Pulmonary Complication. JACS. 2019;229(5):458-466.e1.
Becker B, Piston K. Evaluation of Work of Breathing and Health Care Utilization in Patients with Prescribed Daily Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) Therapy at Home. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2023:207(1);A4687. doi: https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2023.207.1_MeetingAbstracts.A4687
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