Dr. Forrest Bird, the inventor of the Impulsator®, is also the inventor of the Babybird® Neonatal Ventilator, & one of the first inventors of IPPB. Dr. Bird was recently inducted into the Inventors Hall OF Fame, in Akron Ohio, for his contribution to the survival rate of Neonates. Their survival rate increased from 5% to 85%. Percussionaire® feels the Impulsator® (IPV®) can do the same for the COPD population, as the Babybird® did for the increased survival of Neonates. The Impulsator® IPV® is available for rent as well as sale. Our reimbursement staff will pre-qualify your patient to simplify the insurance submission process. We will also ensure all patients are informed regarding their rights. Enclosed with each device purchased or rented, we send a video for patient set-up & continued reference, instructional material for ease of cleaning & a Patient Assessment Form & follow up visit form, for ease of tracking patient outcomes for all types of reimbursement programs. This device is patient friendly & easy to use, after the initial instruction by a Respiratory Therapist. A Respiratory Therapist will set up your patient, on the device, in the home. This ensures the patient is compliant & also gives the therapist an excellent source for audit or outcomes. We will keep you updated on a monthly basis regarding the improvement of your patient’s condition. When this device is used in the homecare setting, and the patient is compliant, there is a definite decrease in hospital readmissions. .

Essentially, IPV® COMBINES the best features of ALL existing Pulmonary Care devices including:

1. High Density Aerosol Therapy.
2. Extrathoracic Percussion (Chest Physiotherapy).
3. Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing.
4. Mechanical Chest Thumpers, Squeezers and Vibrators.
5. Upper Airway Secretion mobilizers.
6. Bi level (I-E PAP) breathing devices.
7. CPAP devices.
8. Postural Drainage.

We also inform your patients we have a toll free number & an e-mail address for them to contact our personnel regarding questions about the therapy. Please visit our web site for more technical & educational information: Percussionaire.com & then link to Educational papers.