Speaking valves.The Passy-Muir Speaking Valves (PMVs) are the only patented, closed-position, "no-leak" speaklng valves designed to fit most neonatal, pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. , and adult tracheostomy tubes. The valves open easily during inspiration, closing at the end of inspiration and redirecting all exhaled air through the vocal folds, providing clear, uninterrupted speech. The PMVs restore a closed respiratory system, which as validated by independent research, improves swallowing, reduces aspiration, facilitates secretion management, improves oxygenation oxygenation /ox·y·gen·a·tion/ (ok?si-je-na´shun) 1. the act or process of adding oxygen. 2. the result of having oxygen added. , and reduces weaning weaning, n the period of transition from breast feeding to eating solid foods. weaning the act of separating the young from the dam that it has been sucking, or receiving a milk diet provided by the dam or from artificial sources. and decannulation time. The PMVs (with the exception of the PMV See Private market value. 2020) can be used interchangeably on/off the ventilator. The new PMV 2020 (Clear) is the only lightweight, closed-position, "no-leak" tracheostomy speaking valve that attaches to the Pilling Weck or Premier metal Jackson Improved tracheostomy tubes (sizes 4-6). Contact us for a tree research literature packet, clinical education video, and CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). explaining the benefits of the Passy-Muir valves. Circle 132 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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