Re: [QUAD-L] Vent ?
Wait - when did you have a trach put in? I feel for you. I remember people on the vent users list complaining that too much air was leaking out from the mask. I think I remember someone going to a dentist, if I'm remembering correctly, and having a mask custom molded to his face. I remember someone saying they switched to nasal pillows. It sounded like it was a constant struggle with the masks. Wish I had better news. You said you were having trouble breathing around the trach. You really need to talk to your doctor about this . Do you have a pulse oximeter? You can get one on Amazon. They are not very expensive. That will allow you to check your O2 levels at any time. People with sleep apnea have a hard time getting used to the mask. Maybe you'll just get used to it with time? Like Jim, I lost the ability to breath instantaneously so there was never a getting used to it phase. Good luck On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 1:39 PM Greg wrote: > you guys on vents ever get use to it? > I have to use one at night, I use a face mask not trach. I just can't get > the breathing to match mine good enough. Plus the face mask is just too > much. I keep trying different kinds. > > I dont want the trech, when its not on, just the trech tube in the throat > blocks too much air. > > Greg >
Re: [QUAD-L] Vent ?
I can't breathe at all on my own the vent is breathing for me so the experience is different. On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 11:39 AM Greg wrote: > you guys on vents ever get use to it? > I have to use one at night, I use a face mask not trach. I just can't get > the breathing to match mine good enough. Plus the face mask is just too > much. I keep trying different kinds. > > I dont want the trech, when its not on, just the trech tube in the throat > blocks too much air. > > Greg >
[QUAD-L] Vent ?
you guys on vents ever get use to it? I have to use one at night, I use a face mask not trach. I just can't get the breathing to match mine good enough. Plus the face mask is just too much. I keep trying different kinds. I dont want the trech, when its not on, just the trech tube in the throat blocks too much air. Greg
[QUAD-L] Vent
At the hospital I was on a bipap, but I guess they sent me home with a full vent. No idea of the difference. I use a face mask. I just can't get the settings right. Too fast, too strong,etc Cant get to my lung doc until thur. Any advice? Greg
[QUAD-L] Vent and Chin control
Is anyone on the list on a vent and also use a chin control? Is there any conflict between the two? Cullen C2/3
Re: [QUAD-L] Vent and Chin control
I knew one quadriplegic, who is no longer with us, who was on a ventilator and used a chin control without any difficulty whatsoever. I will, however, deferred to anyone on a ventilator regarding this question. On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 1:13 PM, cullenc...@yahoo.com wrote: Is anyone on the list on a vent and also use a chin control? Is there any conflict between the two? Cullen C2/3 -- Quadius C2-3 incomplete 13 years post injury
Re: [QUAD-L] Vent and Chin control
I am on a vent and have tried chin control but decided it wasn't going to work for me. It had nothing to do with the ventilator, my problem is that I have very neck movement. It was hurting my jaw and neck muscles. I found sip and puff easier to operate since no head movement is required. At 10:13 AM 6/8/2009, cullenc...@yahoo.com wrote: Is anyone on the list on a vent and also use a chin control? Is there any conflict between the two? Cullen C2/3 Jim Lubin jlu...@makoa.org Home Page: http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.org
[QUAD-L] [VENT-L] LP10 mounting pictures needed
Hi Kimberly, Have you considered the Newport HT-50? http://www.newportnmi.com/HT50.asp http://www.amethyst-research.com/ht50/starthere.html. Dan To: vent [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [VENT-L] LP10 mounting pictures needed Would you all please send me some pictures showing the various ways you've managed to attach a LP10 to your standing wheelchair? I'm having some issues with the LTV and will likely be returning it, so I need to look into my options with the LP10. Because of tracking and weight-distribution concerns, I know DMEs usually prefer keeping a vent of that size close to the floor - but I don't like the small cart-type attachment that Permobil has available because it adds length to the chair. My current vent tray won't work because it will interfere with the chair's positioning functions. I would like to have my LP10 mounted in a way similar to how the LTVs hang on the back of the chair, and then stabilize it with bungee cords. One of you told me a long time ago that you had been able to do that with your chair using a LP10. I forgot who it was but I'm hoping that person will read this again be able to help - but I would appreciate pictures from anyone. Thanks for you time. Kimberly
Re: [QUAD-L] vent users
I am. I have family and outside nurses. My mom, sister, and wife are all nurses. I've also trained old drinking buddies from high school in the past to care for me too. Eric Amy Davis wrote: Just curious as to who among you are vent dependant. How do you manage for full time care? Do you have nurses or family members that help you? How often do you go out to dinner or shopping or just for fun? Amy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[QUAD-L] vent users
Just curious as to who among you are vent dependant. How do you manage for full time care? Do you have nurses or family members that help you? How often do you go out to dinner or shopping or just for fun? Amy __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
