Episode 5: In-Line Speaking Valves for Ventilator Patients with Sydney Parriott, MS, CCC-SLP
Sydney discusses the importance of implementing in-line speaking valves for patients on a ventilator as part of the weaning process. Part 1 of a two-part series, Sydney compares the implementation of in-line speaking valves in her experiences with an LTAC and an acute hospital. She provides detailed steps in performing the initial assessment of in-line speaking valve, including monitoring stats, coordinating with respiratory therapy, and follow-up.
Sydney is a fount of information and your brain will feel 10x bigger after listening to her discuss the ins and outs of in-line speaking valves.
When do you trial in-line speaking valves?
“In the LTAC setting...if you walk in the door on a ventilator, we’re trying it...because using the in-line speaking valve is such a critical step to help wean off of the vent itself”
Dig deeper with the following articles:
Websites:
Passy Muir speaking valves and a TON of education on trach and vent population
Bivona Tracheostomy tubes
Shiley speaking valve and tracheostomy tubes
Montgomery speaking valve
A patient’s blog about being on a ventilator and weaning off: 10 things about what it is like to be on a ventilator
**These are not affiliated links and I am not endorsed by or endorsing any of these products. The aim is to provide useful links to get you started on digging deeper on this topic.