The Hayek Oscillator is a non-invasive high frequency ventilator which offers the first real alternative to conventional mechanical ventilation and enhances secretion removal. The Oscillator controls both inspiratory and expiratory phases and is thus capable of ventilating both normal and sick lungs. It has been used to treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions such as BPD in babies and ARDS in adults. It can be used at Home, in the Intensive Care unit or in the Operating Room for microlaryngeal surgery and has also been successful in both pediatric and adult patients post cardiac surgery. The Hayek Oscillator is easy to apply and operate, and works on the normal physiology of respiration, thus avoiding the complications and trauma associated with intubation and CMV. The need for highly trained medical personnel is eliminated and hospital or home care costs are significantly reduced. It also provides continuous chest physiotherapy and is ideal when used in Secretion Management mode for removing secretions from patients with Cystic Fibrosis for example. Footnote 1
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The Hayek Oscillator. Pediatr Res 42, 556 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-199710000-00026
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