David’s Legacy
The Passy-Muir
®
Valves were designed by David Muir. He was twenty-three years old and a
quadriplegic when he had a respiratory arrest that left him ventilator
dependent and unable to speak. Although medically frail, David had courage,
genius, determination and a spirit that led him to invent his tracheostomy &
ventilator swallowing and speaking valves for his own communication needs.
David also had the commitment, the caring and the motivation to share his
valves with other tracheostomized and ventilator dependent patients. His
valves have given the gift of communication to thousands of tracheostomized
and ventilator dependent patients throughout the world.
his humor. However, through our efforts to educate clinicians, patients and
families about speaking with David’s valves, his spirit continues. We at
Passy-Muir Inc. believe that communication is the essence of the human
spirit and it is essential to individual rights and dignity. We are committed
in our efforts to offer tracheostomized and ventilator dependent patients a
step towards independence and dignity through speech.
Additional educational materials on the Passy-Muir Tracheostomy &
Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking Valves are available free of charge
from Passy-Muir and can be obtained by calling 800.634.5397.
(PMV should be evaluated for replacement after two months)
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WARNING:
IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY DIFFICULTY WHILE WEARING THE
PMV, REMOVE THE PMV IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR.
and Medicaid reimbursable. If you have any questions about the PMV, need any
assistance or more information on PMV use, please call our respiratory and speech
Passy-Muir Inc. 800.634.5397.
PASSY-MUIR
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TRACHEOSTOMY & VENTILATOR
SWALLOWING AND SPEAKING VALVE (PMV
®
) USER INFORMATION
