Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Chest Wall Oscillation

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

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • External Chest Wall Oscillation
  • Chest Wall Oscillations
  • Oscillation, Chest Wall
  • High-Frequency Chest Compression
  • High-Frequency Chest Wall Compression
  • High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
  • Chest Compression, High-Frequency
  • Chest Compressions, High-Frequency
  • High Frequency Chest Compression
  • High Frequency Chest Wall Compression
  • High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
  • High-Frequency Chest Compressions

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Respiration, Artificial (1985-2002)

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Tree Number

  1. E02w.880w.130w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chest Wall Oscillation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D035641. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D035641
  2. Chest Wall Oscillation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_wall_oscillation
  3. Chest Wall Oscillation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5093395