CLINICAL REFERENCE
OPEP vs Other Airway Clearance Techniques
A comparison for clinicians.
Techniques
Postural drainage and percussion, breathing techniques (ACBT, autogenic drainage), PEP, and oscillating PEP (OPEP: Flutter, Acapella, AirPhysio).
Opep Advantages
- Portable, self-administered, no assistant needed.
- Combines positive pressure with oscillation.
- Reusable and inexpensive.
Evidence
Studies comparing PEP and OPEP generally show broadly similar efficacy; device choice depends on the patient and condition.
Balanced Note
Note the CF paediatric caution referenced in the Compendium; individualise selection.
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