Kalos Cough Assistant EFA

Kalos is the answer to improve the effectiveness of airways clearance therapy and patient compliance. In addition to the cough assist function, Kalos integrates EFA^® (Expiratory Flow Accelerator) technology for the deep secretions’ removal, the possibility of performing lung re-expansion maneuvers with the Constant Pressure function and to verify the effectiveness of the cough of the patient with a peak expiratory flow indicator. The use of Kalos is easy and intuitive because all the available functions are displayed simultaneously on a color display and can be selected with the use of a single control knob. Equipped with an internal battery, light and small, it is easy to use both by the healthcare professional and the care giver.

Management of tracheo-bronchial secretions
To provide a valid support for the non-invasive removal of secretions, avoiding the use of suction catheters and reducing the discomfort, we have developed an innovative
device with different integrated functions, to ensure a safe and effective airway clearance.

Cough Assist
The choice between manual, automatic and synchronised mode makes it possible to customise the cough assist therapy. The possibility to save three different profiles simplifies use of the device at home. Four levels of insufflation flow rate make the therapy more comfortable.

Free Aspire
The EFA® (Expiratory Flow Accelerator) patented technology allows to mobilise and remove the pulmonary secretions solely through the action of the airflows without applying  positive or negative pressure in the airways, so improving patient comfort.
The acceleration of the expiratory flow restores the physiological condition necessary to move the bronchial secretions up into the upper airways. This acceleration follows the
patient’s natural breathing pattern and does not require any collaboration.
Totally safe, it can also be used in patients who have reduced or absent cough capacity.

Continuous Pressure
Continuous positive pressure for pulmonary re-expansion manoeuvres or recruitment of pulmonary areas otherwise unventilated.

Peak Flow Test
This option allows to evaluate the cough effectiveness, through an estimate of the expiratory peak flow. The display shows the results of the last three tests performed. A fun graphic interface provides feedback to the user through three indicators: under 160 l/min, between 160 and 270 l/min and over 270 l/min.