Patient Overview
Coughing is vital to your health.
People often think of coughing as a nuisance. But it plays a vital role in keeping your upper airways clear, so your lungs can function properly, and you don’t develop dangerous infections.1
That’s why it’s so important to help your body simulate a cough if you have a condition that makes coughing difficult.
The SYNCLARA Cough System does just that.
It provides a therapy that simulates a cough using gentle, non-invasive mechanical suction. During a cough session, swift changes in air pressure rapidly mimic the body’s natural cough response to loosen and remove mucus from your airways, helping you breathe easy and reducing your risk of infection.
Who could benefit?
The Synclara Cough System is designed to help pediatric and adult patients who need medical assistance to cough effectively due to diaphragm weakness, respiratory weakness or a weak or ineffective cough caused by respiratory conditions or neuromuscular disorders.
If you believe you would benefit from this therapy, discuss Synclara Cough System with your healthcare provider.
How do I use it?
Baxter licensed clinical trainers will demonstrate how to use your Synclara Cough System and will program a cough schedule that suits your individual care plan.
Once programmed, you can start your treatment with the push of a button from the comfort of your home.
Watch a brief video to learn more.
Take a quick tour of the indications, features, and benefits of this non-invasive device for effective cough therapy.
CARE CONNEX Program
Baxter created the CARE Connex Program to improve your therapy experience every step of the way. Our team of 200+ professionals is ready to assist you with:
- Understanding your insurance, warranty coverage and financial options available to you
- 24-hour clinical care with multilingual customer service and product support
- Device setup and configuration from licensed clinical trainers
To learn more, talk to your healthcare provider about SYNCLARA Cough System.
- Danckers M. Cough. CHEST Foundation. April 2, 2021. Accessed December 4, 2023. https://foundation. chestnet.org/lung-health-a-z/cough/.
Healthcare Professionals Overview
For patients with a weak, ineffective cough, cough simulation can be an important therapy.
At Baxter, we set out to make that therapy as effective and comfortable as possible. The Synclara Cough System is the result. The Synclara Cough System uses Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MIE) technology to clear secretions from the upper airways.
We’ve added features that enhance individualization of therapy and patient comfort, such as Patient Synchrony and Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) on Pause. These patient-centric features, plus the support service Baxter is known for, make the Synclara Cough System a complete cough assist solution—for use from hospital to home.
What types of patients may benefit?
Our Synclara Cough System is designed to provide individualized cough simulation therapy to remove secretions from the upper airways of patients with a compromised peak cough flow. It’s customizable and programmable to help provide effective therapy for pediatric and adult patients.
As part of the innovative Baxter brand, this non-invasive therapy offers an alternative to invasive suctioning.
Features
- Track usage with the Smart-Filter
- Program easily via intuitive control unit
- Plug in or use rechargeable battery
- Customize pressure for individual patient needs
Programmable, Adaptable Care
The Synclara Cough System uses a combination of Patient Synchrony and Positive Air Pressure (PAP) on Pause. During a therapy session, our Synclara Cough System applies positive insufflatory pressure to inflate airways and then rapidly shifts to negative exsufflatory pressure to simulate a cough. A simple touchscreen, online videos and a complete instruction manual makes programming a customized therapy session easy.
Between cough sessions, the system moves into a pause state and can be programmed to maintain a positive pressure flow to the patient. Other programmable features include:
- Flutter: Pressure oscillation to assist in loosening secretions
- Patient synchrony: Detects the patient’s inhale effort and activates the inhale stage
- End with a sigh: Opens the patient’s airways after the last exhale of the therapy
Watch a brief video to learn more.
Take a quick tour of the indications, features, and benefits of this non-invasive device for effective cough therapy.
CARE CONNEX Program
Baxter created the CARE Connex Program to deliver comprehensive services at every step of the patient journey, offering new efficiencies for your practice and helping improve the therapy experience for your patients.
We work with over a thousand leading local, regional and national companies to include commercial health plans and networks, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For further information about SYNCLARA Cough System, please contact your Baxter sales representative or call Baxter customer service at 1-800-426-4224.
Baxter offers many resources for our patients and healthcare partners. Learn more about the Synclara Cough System with the resources below.
Product Information
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Videos
keyboard_arrow_downTraining Video: Designed to help caregivers—in the hospital or home—become proficient in using and maintaining this system.
System Overview: A quick tour of the indications, features, and benefits of this non-invasive device for effective cough therapy.
Device Setup: A quick review of how to place and power up the device before therapy
Patient Circuit Setup: A guided step-by-step review of how to build the patient circuit, including with different patient interfaces.
Automatic Mode: Using and adjusting settings for running a therapy in automatic mode.
Circuit Cleaning: Simple steps to keep the circuit ready for its next use.
SMART-FILTER Maintenance: Important tips for maintaining this key component.
FAQs
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How will I learn how to use the SYNCLARA Cough System?
keyboard_arrow_downWe'll will work closely with you and your healthcare team to schedule a training session in your home with a licensed Baxter professional. You'll learn how to set up the device and how to run your prescribed therapy.
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How often will I receive cough simulation therapy?
keyboard_arrow_downYour healthcare provider will advise you how often you should take it. Cough simulation therapy is typically taken twice a day, but your physician may wish to tailor your regimen to fit your particular needs. -
Can I travel with this device?
keyboard_arrow_downYes, the Synclara Cough System is portable. It weighs 10 pounds, and you can tote it in its accessory, compact carrying case.
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Does Baxter provide a warranty?
keyboard_arrow_downYes. The Synclara Cough System comes with our 5-year Limited Warranty in a home care setting. For acute care, there is a 1-year warranty.
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How long will the patient circuits last?
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What are Baxter’s cleaning recommendations for my SYNCLARA Cough System?
keyboard_arrow_downWe recommend that after each therapy session, you clean your patient circuit (comprising the tubing, handset and interface) with warm, soapy water. Once a week, you should wash the filter that is located on the back of the control unit in warm, soapy water. Allow it to thoroughly dry before you return it to the device. You should NOT clean the Smart-Filter (located between the control unit and the tubing).
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