I. INTRODUCTION
dependent patients, their caregivers and families. Each person involved
with the care and use of the Passy-Muir
®
Tracheostomy & Ventilator
®
) requires the appropriate training
to ensure patient safety and appropriate PMV use. This handbook covers
™
)
,
™
) valves and it should be used along
with hands-on training as well as with the PMV Instruction Booklet and
WARNING:
YOU MUST BE EVALUATED AND MONITORED BY A QUALIFIED
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL WHEN TRYING THE PMV FOR THE FIRST TIME
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND PROPER USE OF THE PMV. NEVER ATTEMPT
TO USE THE PMV UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN EVALUATED AND TRAINED
TO USE IT BY A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
Note
bold
letters
ventilator will require additional instructions found at the end of each
section denoted by a
For Ventilator Use.
CAUTION:
This booklet should be used as a guide only. Additional and patient
specific instructions will be provided by your doctor, nurse, respiratory therapist,
and/or speech-language pathologist.
PATIENT EDUCATION HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction ...................................................................................
II. Passy-Muir
®
.............................................................
What is a PMV
®
? ..........................................................................
Types of PMVs .............................................................................
............................................................................
III. Placement of the PMV ..................................................................
................................................................................
................................................................
.................................................................................
.....................................................................
5. PMV Placement ......................................................................
................................................................
...............................
IV. Troubleshooting .........................................................................
V.
..................................
VI.
Tracheostomy Tubes ..................................................................
.......................................................
.....................................................
................................................
Metal Tracheostomy Tubes .........................................................
Neonatal and Pediatric Tracheostomy Tubes ..............................
...................................
VII.
..................
.............................................
PMV Benefits .............................................................................
........................
...................................................
.................................
.............................
.............................................
Assists With Ventilator Weaning ...................................
Assists With Decannulation ..........................................
Quality of Life Issues ...................................................
VIII.
....................................................................................
IX. Resources ...................................................................................
X.
..........
“Although I cannot tolerate having my tracheostomy tube plugged, I do
tolerate wearing the PMV very well. I can cover my tracheostomy tube
and the PMV with a scarf to minimize their presence while still being able
to work and talk. I have found that the PMV reduces airway irritation
and facilitates secretion control so that I can go for long periods without
coughing. The PMV is terrific! It has helped to normalize life for me.”
Mimi Collins, M.D.
Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Philadelphia, PA
