Mechanical Ventilator Alarms
If you work with ventilators than you have heard a ventilator alarm before. Ventilators incorporate monitors and alarms to alert care providers to changes in…
Category: Mechanical Ventilation
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 …
Endotracheal Intubation
What is Endotracheal Intubation? Endotracheal intubation is also referred to as intubation. Endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a flexible plastic tube, called…
COVID-19 Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation
The 2019 novel corona virus COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in patients intubated and use of mechanical ventilation. The United States …
Early Mobilization
Early mobilization is an important part of the rehabilitation process for individuals with tracheostomy in order to strengthen the patient and mobiliz…
Ventilator Application of Speaking Valves
Assessment, trouble-shooting and advanced placement techniques of a speaking valve in-line with mechanical ventilation.
