Chest Wall Oscillation (definition)

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ψ	Chest Wall Oscillation

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Definition: A respiratory support system used to remove mucus and clear airway by oscillating pressure on the chest.

Other names Oscillation, Chest Wall; High-Frequency Chest Compressions; High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation; High Frequency Chest Wall Compression; High Frequency Chest Compression; Chest Wall Oscillations; Chest Compressions, High-Frequency; Chest Compression, High-Frequency; High-Frequency Chest Wall Compression; High-Frequency Chest Compression; External Chest Wall Oscillation; High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation

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