for successful weaning. The PMV
®
also allows you to speak, cough
and clear secretions which can help to boost your confidence and
comfort during the weaning process.
Assists With Decannulation
(Weaning from the Tracheostomy Tube)
If your doctor decides that you may be able to have your tracheostomy
tube removed, the PMV can assist in the decannulation process and
has been found to help speed up the process. In order to have your
tracheostomy tube removed, you will need to be able to inhale and
tube in your neck. The PMV redirects
your throat and out of your nose and mouth, so it can help you get
through your tracheostomy tube. Once you get used to how it feels
decannulation process which is having your tracheostomy tube capped
Many PMV users have reported that the PMV positively impacts the
quality of their lives. We at Passy-Muir Inc. hope that you too find
your quality of life is improved with use of the PMV. The PMV helps
you to speak more normally without drawing attention to yourself.
Also, since you do not have to cover the tracheostomy tube with your
finger, you can have both hands free to do other things and there is less
of a chance of getting an infection in your airway.
your senses of smell and taste. This may help improve your appetite.
In addition, since the PMV can help to reduce the amount of secretions
that you have, you may not need to be suctioned as often and you may
find that you can cough your secretions up and out of your mouth
instead of out of your tracheostomy tube. You may also find that it is
easier to blow your nose and sneeze while you are wearing the PMV
which helps to keep your sinuses and nasal passages clear. Thus, the
PMV can help to make your tracheostomy less noticeable which may
make you feel more confident and facilitate your independence.
PMV
®
by babies and young children can help their speech and
language skills develop more normally. This is because they are able
to babble, coo, cry and make sounds when wearing the PMV.
Improves Swallowing
The PMV improves swallowing and may reduce
aspiration
because
people, this can make swallowing difficult and can lead to
aspiration
pneumonia (a lung infection caused by secretions, food or drink
entering the airway instead of the esophagus “food tube”).
Improves Secretion Management
secretions. When using the PMV, you may also find that you have a
stronger cough and can clear secretions through your mouth. This is
because you can close the vocal cords and build up enough pressure
under the vocal cords and within the lungs to produce a stronger cough.
Improves Senses of Smell and Taste
to restore the senses of smell and taste which are lost when a
appetite which may lead to improved nutritional status.
Impacts Infection Control
The PMV helps to promote good infection control. When using the
PMV, there is no need to cover the tracheostomy tube with your
finger, which can be a significant source of contamination. In addition,
the PMV acts as a filter, catching particles of dust and dirt in the air as
you inhale through the tracheostomy tube.
Assists With Ventilator Weaning
If your doctor decides that you may be able to be weaned off the
ventilator, the PMV can assist in the weaning process and may allow
used to this more normal breathing pattern. In addition, as the PMV is
