Blom Tracheostomy Tube System
The Blom Tracheostomy Tube System (Pulmodyne) is a specialized tracheostomy tube which can allow adults to vocalize either with the cuff inflated or deflated. This…
Category: Communication options
ALS and Tracheostomy
The decision for tracheostomy placement for a person with ALS is personal. Find out information on timing of tracheostomy, swallowing management and …
Learning About Tracheostomy for Kids: Trachie-O Teaches Children!
Learning about Tracheostomy for Kids: Information from Trachie-O Potamus and Ginger Giraffe: This is Trachie-O-Potamus. You can call him Trachie-O if you would like. He…
Speech Therapy for Kids with Trachs
Children with tracheostomy may have difficulty producing voicing. Here are speech therapy techniques and tools to help improve speech, voicing and a…
Ventilator Application of Speaking Valves
Assessment, trouble-shooting and advanced placement techniques of a speaking valve in-line with mechanical ventilation.
Speaking Valves
Review the different types of speaking valves and benefits for those with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation: Passy-Muir, Shiley, Shikani, and Mo…
