What resources are available for learning more about speaking valves?

Here we will review the different types of speaking valves on the market for patients with tracheostomy tubes and the differences between them. A one-way valve is a plastic attachment that fits on to the end of your child's tracheostomy tube. The valve opens to allow your child to breathe in through the ... The patient must have an adequate swallow reflex. Safety points. - The cuff must remain fully deflated whilst the speaking valve is connected. - Speaking valves ... This design allows tracheotomy patients to speak and breathe more easily and with significantly less airflow resistance, resulting in increased patient ... Mar 31, 2025 ... Speaking Valve Use with Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation: Now, We're Talking Presented by Passy Muir® Expert clinicians, Kristin King ... Because all valves do not produce the same quality of speech or the same benefits, a valve for a specific patient should be selected carefully, based on ... The speaking valve has two infinitely adjustable side openings and an oxygen supply port. By turning the head part of the valve, the breathing resistance can ... PASSY MUIR Speaking Valve and Accessories ... The PMV 2001 Tracheostomy & Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking Valve attaches to a standard 15mm tracheostomy tube ... Steps To Speaking Valve Trials · Position the patient in a comfortable, upright posture · Wash your hands · Put on PPE · Clear the airway of secretions. References. 1. Zajac DJ, Fornataro-Clerici L, Roop TA. Aerodynamic characteristics of tracheostomy speaking valves: an updated report. J Speech Lang Hear Res.