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Humidification to Trach Via Large Volume Nebulizer Or Jet Neb

When someone has a tracheostomy, their nose is bypassed and they are breathing via their tracheostomy. Thus depriving our lungs of our natural way to heat, humidify and filter the air we breathe.The large volume nebulizer provides this humidification. Learn More @HPFY

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Tracheostomy: Providing the Supplemental Oxygen via Tracheostomy

Some patients need supplemental oxygen via their Tracheostomy tube. This will add a few more pieces to the set up. Learn all about Oxygen And Tracheostomy @HPFY

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Speaking Valves For Tracheostomy Tubes

Speaking Valves is a small device that attaches to your patient’s tracheostomy tube. It allows your patient to make sounds and use speech. Learn More @ HPFY

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Cleaning Your Tracheostomy Tube Inner Cannula

When cleaning your tracheostomy, it's important to be well prepared with the right supplies in case of an emergency. At HPFY we offer a wide range of tracheostomy supplies. Shop Now!

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Ostomy Care: Stoma Care Instructions

Try to keep the stoma area dry, do not put anything on the stoma without checking with your healthcare provider.If you are experiencing any on-going pain at the surgical site, or if something seems different in your stoma’s appearance, you should contact your healthcare provider.

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COMMON QUESTIONS REGARDING TRACHEOSTOMY

Tracheostomy is a procedure of creating a surgical airway in the cervical trachea. HPFY Provides Overview and General Information about Frequently Asked Tracheostomy Questions.

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LIVING WITH A TRACHEOSTOMY

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe).

Suction Catheters

How to Choose the Best Suction Catheters?

The main purpose of suction catheters is to keep the upper airway clear of secretions and to prevent plugging. There are different types of suction catheters available, such as closed system, open system, yankauer tips, latex red rubber catheters and latex free suction catheters. They are long, flexible tubes that connect to a suction machine or collection canister.

Tracheal Humidification

Need for Tracheal Humidification

A tracheostomy allows patients to breathe properly with the help of a ventilator, but this can lead to the thickening of secretions and mucous plugs, making lung function less efficient.Understanding the anatomy of a tracheostomy will lead to a better understanding of how to get warm, moist air into our lungs.

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