Hudson RCI Triflo II Inspiratory Exerciser
- Wide flow rate range from 600 to 1200 cc/sec
- 3 color-coded balls/3 chambers
- Minimum flow imprinted on each chamber
- Compact design and break-resistant plastic
Slow Sustained Maximal Inspiration
Helps develop, improve, and maintain your respiratory fitness
Your TRIFLO II Incentive Deep Breathing Exerciser has been scientifically constructed as a means of encouraging you to take a slow Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI).
A Sustained Maximal Inspiration is vitally important to your general well-being. Deep breaths expand the small air sacs of your lungs and help clear the air passages of mucus. This in turn can help prevent the build up of fluid in your lungs.
Normally you take many deep breaths each hour, usually without being aware of it. They are spontaneous and automatic, and occur in the form of sighs and yawns.
In certain instances, however, your normal breathing pattern can change. When you are experiencing pain following chest or abdominal surgery, for example, breathing tends to become shallow, and deep breaths are suppressed in an effort to minimize pain.
In these instances, it is important that you strive to resume your normal breathing pattern despite any discomfort you may have. Taking the deep breaths that you might ordinarily suppress will help prevent the possibility of respiratory complications.
By carefully following your physician’s instructions and the directions provided with your TRIFLO II Incentive Deep Breathing Exerciser, you should be well on your way toward better breathing.
How to assemble your TRIFLO II Incentive Deep Breathing Exerciser
• Remove TRIFLO II components from package.
• Attach remaining free end of tubing to stem at base of unit.
NOTE: Before and after each use, rinse only the mouthpiece with warm water, and shake it dry. Between uses, place the entire exerciser back into its bag and close the top.
- How to use your TRIFLO II Incentive Deep Breathing Exerciser
With the unit in an upright position, exhale normally and place your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. - Inhale at a sufficient rate to raise only the ball in the first chamber, while the ball in the second chamber remains at rest.