Hospital-Level 3-In-1 Therapy Now Available at Home
Oscillation and Lung Expansion therapy (OLE) has shown clinical and potential cost saving outcomes in acute care settings.1
Now, with the Volara System, your patients can benefit from OLE therapy at home.
How It Works
The Volara System assists with two vital airway clearance processes: CPEP therapy expands the lungs, enabling mobilization and evacuation of secretions. CHFO therapy mobilizes secretions to the large airways. Throughout both processes a nebulizer delivers aerosol medication for therapy efficiency.
CPEP
Continuous Positive Expiratory Pressure treats and helps prevent pulmonary atelectasis by combining continuous positive pressure with aerosol medication, to help expand and hold the airways open.
CHFO
Continuous High Frequency Oscillation, a pneumatic form of chest therapy, delivers continuous pulses of positive pressure combined with aerosol medication to mobilize and treat retained secretions.
Nebulizer
Integrated with CPEP and CHFO for medication delivery during therapy to help loosen secretions.
Expansion
Continuous positive expiratory pressure and increased airflow are combined with aerosol medication
Combined pressure, airflow and medication opens the airways
Airflow during inspiration and expiration prevents or reverses atelectasis
Lung expansion allows air to move beyond retained secretions, aiding in mobilization
Mobilization
Continuous pulses of positive pressure combined with aerosol medication are delivered to the airways
Secretions are loosened
Continuous high frequency oscillation during both inspiration and expiration forms a pressure gradient
Accelerated expiratory airflow mobilizes secretions to the larger airways, where they can be cleared by coughing or suctioning
Designed For Precision and Continuity of Care
The Volara System helps you transition from hospital-based care and can be used in a continuing basis at home. It promotes accurate, consistent therapy in acute and chronic care settings. With a wide pressure range that allows you to treat a broad range of patients, it accommodates multiple delivery modes, including tracheostomy, mask, and mouthpiece.
Patient circuit features ergonomic handle, multiple interfaces and nebulizer delivery.
The Volara System control unit and patient circuit have been intentionally designed to deliver high performance therapy. The Volara System control unit will not run without sensing the Smart-Filter feature with integrated RFID tag.
Intuitive Interface
Enables real-time visualization of therapy status by patients and caregivers
One-Button Operation
Gives quick access to frequently used presets, for standardization of therapy across patient groups
Physician-Prescribed Presets
Enables patients to follow your therapy protocols precisely
Treat Patients’ Needs in the Hospital and at Home
OLE therapy has shown to deliver positive clinical outcomes in hospitals that physicians have often asked when this therapy would be available for patients in their homes. Now it is. The Volara System makes hospital-level therapy not only possible, but practical for a full range of care settings.
OLE has been shown to deliver clinical outcomes for high-risk post-operative patients, including significant reductions in:1
- Hospital length of stay
- Average time on ventilator
- Post-operative pulmonary complications
Treat A Range of Patients
The Volara System is suitable for patients with a broad range of chronic conditions.
- Cerebral palsy (CP)
- Amyotropic lateral schlerosis (ALS)
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
- Cystic fibrosis (CF)
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal cord injury (SCI)
Learn about the impact OLE therapy has had on patients
Learn about the impact OLE therapy has had on patients
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Get To Know Colleen's Story: A Full Recovery From Covid
Learn about the impact OLE therapy has had on patients
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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 VOLARA System, please contact your Baxter sales representative or call Baxter customer service at 1-800-426-4224.
Hospital-Level Therapy Now Available at Home
Your doctor has probably talked with you about the importance of airway clearance therapy which allows you to maintain your respiratory health and minimize hospitalizations. That’s the idea behind the Volara System. The Volara System uses Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) technology, which is effective for airway clearance, but was never before available outside of hospital settings.
Now, with the Volara System, you can benefit from OLE therapy at home.
3 Proven Therapies1 1 Versatile Device
The Volara System combines three key therapies in a single device. These therapies work together to expand your lungs, mobilizing mucus from your airways.
CPEP
Continuous Positive Expiratory Pressure expands the lungs and holds them open.
CHFO
Continuous High Frequency Oscillation loosens and moves mucus from the small airways to the large airways.
Nebulizer
Delivers medication that helps loosen secretions.
Your doctor will determine what treatment cycle is best for you. Then the Volara System can be programmed, so it’s easy to do your therapy exactly as prescribed.
Features
Personalized Presets
The Volara System will be preset by your medical team, for therapy precisely tailored for you.
Portable and Lightweight
The Volara System is light and battery operated, so it can be used throughout the home and beyond.
Intuitive Interface
The Volara System interface is designed for ease-of-use.
Works For You
The Volara System can be used with a mouthpiece, facemask or tracheostomy adapter.
Is the VOLARA System right for me?
The Volara System is cleared by the FDA to mobilize secretions, provide lung expansion therapy for the treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and has the ability to provide supplemental oxygen when used with oxygen supply. The Volara System can help people living with respiratory insufficiency that may result from conditions such as:
- Neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP), ALS, DMD, SCI, and SMA
- Cystic fibrosis (CF)
How do I obtain a VOLARA System?
The Volara System must be prescribed by your doctor. Consult with your doctor to understand if it is right for you.
Ask your doctor
Ask your doctor about the Volara System if you have respiratory insufficiency and answer “yes” to any of the following questions:
- Do you have increased pulmonary secretions?
- Do you have a weak and ineffective cough?
- Do you have atelectasis not cleared by current therapy?
Why Airway Clearance Is Important
When mucus cannot be cleared from the lungs, it builds up and creates an environment in which bacteria can grow. This can lead to repeated, serious lung infections, which can cause more damage to the airways of the lungs and a vicious cycle of infection. This cycle may lead to irreversible lung damage and respiratory failure.
If you need to manage treatment for a chronic respiratory disease or condition, you know airway clearance therapy is important.
Airway Clearance Techniques (ACTs) loosen thick, sticky mucus so it can be cleared from the lungs by coughing or huffing. These techniques include chest physical therapy, sometimes provided with the help of a caregiver. Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) therapy helps with clearance by expanding the airways with Continuous Positive Expiratory Pressure (CPEP) and mobilizing the secretions with continuous pulses of positive pressure (CHFO) through a mouthpiece, mask or tracheostomy tube. The Volara System from Baxter uses this type of therapy to help patients dealing with respiratory insufficiency get airway clearance.
Learn about the impact OLE therapy has had on patients like you
Learn about the impact OLE therapy has had on patients like you
US-FLC189-220046-v2_Volara-DTP_Colleens-Story_Video.mp4
Get To Know Colleen's Story: A Full Recovery From Covid
Learn about the impact OLE therapy has had on patients like you
US-FLC189-220045-v2_Volara-DTP_Aiden-and-Susans-Story_Video.mp4
Learn More About Aidan's Story: A Special Homecoming
CARE CONNEX Program by Baxter
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 VOLARA System.
Technical Specifications
Dig deeper into product attributes to see how we can fit your requirements.
| Device Height (w/o stand) | 10.6" |
| Device Width (w/o stand) | 9.2" |
| Device weight (w/o stand) | 11 lbs |
| Device depth (w/o) stand | 8.8" |
Product Resources
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VOLARA System Prescription Form
keyboard_arrow_downVOLARA System Prescription Form
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Videos
keyboard_arrow_downTraining Video
Designed to help patients and caregivers 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.
Manual Mode
Using and adjusting settings for running a therapy in manual mode.
Patient Circuit Setup
A guided step-by-step review of how to build the patient circuit, including different patient interfaces.
Circuit Cleaning
Simple steps to keep the circuit ready for its next use.
Add/Modify Therapy
Add/Modify Therapy: A guide for adding or modifying a preset therapy.
Smart-Filter Maintenance
SMART-FILTER Maintenance: Important tips for maintaining this key component.
Change Pressure Ceiling
Change Pressure Ceiling: Instructions for updating the pressure ceiling on the VOLARA System.
Battery Maintenance
BATTERY Maintenance: Important tips for maintaining this key component.
Tested in Acute Care Settings
A 419-patient, two-phase multicenter study1 showed that pulmonary treatment with OLE therapy, along with standard respiratory therapy, reduced the rate of certain PPCs in high-risk surgical patients who underwent thoracic, upper abdominal or aortic open surgical procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the home device deliver the same therapy as the device I used in the hospital?
keyboard_arrow_downYes. Both provide you with Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) therapy.
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How will I learn how to use the VOLARA System?
keyboard_arrow_downWe'll work closely with you to conveniently schedule an in-home product training session with one of our licensed Baxter professionals.
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How long will my patient circuit last?
keyboard_arrow_downEach patient circuit is designed to last for 90 therapy sessions.
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Will my doctor select a therapy setting for me?
keyboard_arrow_downYes. Our Volara System is pre-programmed with three settings. Your prescription might direct you to use one of those established settings, or your care provider may prescribe a modified setting to fit your unique needs.
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What powers the VOLARA System?
keyboard_arrow_downThe Volara System can plug into your home's wall-based power outlet or can be powered on the go from its rechargeable battery. The battery is available as a separate, optional purchase.
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Can I travel with the VOLARA System?
keyboard_arrow_downAbsolutely. The Volara System weighs just 11 pounds and can be easily transported in its included compact carrying case.
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How many therapies can I deliver through one circuit?
keyboard_arrow_downEach patient circuit is for use by a single patient and intended for 30 days of treatment or a maximum of 90 treatment sessions.
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How long must therapy run for the therapy to count as 1 of 90?
keyboard_arrow_down70% of programmed therapy.
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What is the warranty?
keyboard_arrow_down5-years on the Volara System device, 1-year on the rechargeable battery and 30-days on the patient circuit.
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How many therapies can I run on the battery?
keyboard_arrow_downA full battery will run no fewer than six (6) OLE therapy sessions. It takes 2.5 hours for the battery to reach a full charge.
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Can I program additional settings?
keyboard_arrow_downYes, your healthcare team can prescribe additional therapies that will be programmed by a Baxter Certified Patient Trainer.
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What type of nebulizer is used in the circuit?
keyboard_arrow_downThe Volara System circuit utilizes a Phillips Sidestream Nebulizer.
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Can I bleed in oxygen with the VOLARA system?
keyboard_arrow_downYes, the circuit comes with an adapter that can be placed into the circuit for O2 bleed-in.
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What patient interfaces are available?
keyboard_arrow_downMouthpiece, facemask and tracheostomy
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How do I know when the circuit is at 90 therapies?
keyboard_arrow_downAfter each therapy is complete the screen displays the number of therapies delivered and reminds the user of the 90 maximum uses.
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What is the minimum indicated age?
keyboard_arrow_downFive years and above in the home.
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What is included with the VOLARA System purchase?
keyboard_arrow_downIncludes the Volara System control unit, power cord, carrying case, two patient circuits packaged with mouthpiece and nebulizer (customer can choose the following items at no additional charge: facemask and/or tracheostomy), quick reference guide and User Manual.
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If my therapy is interrupted before completion, will it count towards 90 circuit uses?
keyboard_arrow_downThe device will apply a therapy towards the circuit maximum (90) only after the therapy session has run for at least 70% of programmed therapy. (ex: if therapy is programmed to run for 10:00 minutes then it must run for at least 7:00 minutes for it to count as 1 of 90 therapies)
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