What is the heart of the matter when it comes to speaking valves?

The Pepper Medical Speaking Valve (Clear) attaches to the standard 15 mm tube connector of a spontaneous breathing tracheostomy patient. The Speaking and ... Dec 1, 2017 ... Abstract. One-way speaking valves have been successfully used to restore audible meaningful speech in adult patients after tracheostomy tube ... The Shiley™ speaking valve is helping transform the lives of patients by restoring their voice. The Shiley™ speaking valve fits on the universal 15 mm ... The Eliachar Speaking Valve is a low profile, clear silicone speaking valve for use with the Hood Stoma Stents. It allows the wearer to speak without occluding ... Jan 25, 2011 ... Doctors treating Rep. Gabrielle Giffords say they plan to put a speaking valve in her breathing tube to help her speak. Speaking valves come in two basic models: open and closed-position. One manufacturer of the closed-position valve states that it improves swallowing and may ... The Association Between Upper Airway Patency and Speaking Valve Trial Tolerance for Patients With Tracheostomy: A Clinical Retrospective Study and an In Vitro ... How do speaking valves work? You have a speaking valve to make your new voice. The valve works by re-directing air from your windpipe (trachea) into your ... Jul 27, 2023 ... The Passy Muir® Valve was created by a disabled man to enable people like activist Alice Wong, who have experienced tracheostomies or are ... Covidien Shiley™ Speaking Valve with O2 Port · Latex-free · Available with or without a supplemental oxygen port and cap · Air flow through oral and nasal ...