Removing the PMV
®
Secure-It
®
1.
from the tracheostomy tube tie.
2.
Remove the PMV
®
from the hub of the tracheostomy tube as
Removing the PMV
3.
of the PMV.
Part B - Attaching the PMV to the Tracheostomy Tube
Attach the PMV to the end of the tracheostomy tube (hub) using a
off. It may be helpful to use a mirror if you are putting the PMV
chart, if this has not already been done, in order to alert all caregivers
of PMV use.
CAUTION:
Do not place the PMV forcefully onto the tracheostomy tube as
that may make it difficult to remove the PMV and may cause the PMV membrane
to stick.
After the PMV has been placed on the tracheostomy tube, changes in
vital signs should be checked. Record your vital signs while wearing
signs periodically while the PMV is in place. If these vital signs fall
healthcare professional, remove the PMV immediately and contact
your doctor.
Note:
grunting, unusual sleepiness, as well as changes in vital signs indicate
that the PMV should be removed immediately and the doctor contacted.
5. PMV
®
Placement
suctioning before placing the PMV on the tracheostomy tube.
Please note
®
005 (white) or PMV
®
™
), or are on a ventilator and using the PMV
®
(clear) or PMV
®
™
), you will not be using the
PMV
®
®
.
Part A - Using the PMV Secure-It
not
the PMV before placing the PMV on the tracheostomy tube.
1.
2.
Pull it through the hole until the PMV rests between the two
3.
tracheostomy tube tie, close to the neckplate of the tracheostomy
4.
Fig. 7 1. Attaching the PMV
®
to the tracheostomy tube using a 1/4 twist
clockwise motion 2. PMV
®
placed on hub of tracheostomy tube with optional
PMV
®
Secure-It
®
attached
1
2
Fig. 6 Placement of the PMV
®
Secure-It
®
1
2
3
4
