hi

Annette Hanna (nete1(AT)midamer.net)
Sun, 8 Sep 1996 22:11:28 -0500

Hi there...
I was curious as to what type of vents everyone is using. I am currently
using a PLV 100. I have a permenant trach. When diagnosed PPS my
pulmonologist tried a CPAP and a BiPAP machine but I just couldn't tolerate
the mask over my face. How many of the lists people use trach vs. the mask.

Also people with trach are there more times during particular periods when
you have to suction? I can go for 2 mths and sleep soundly with the vent
and then I have weeks were my vent alarm beeps constantly because of mucus.
Talk about sleep deprivation. I am going thru a period of sleepless nights.
Will go to the doctor on Wednesday to see what is going on with my lungs.

A quick note to Jim...I post a message on the COPD BB via Prodigy about the
vent group and with the email list that I belong to for Post polio syndrome.
Hopefully you can get a few more additions.

Take care to all...

Annette Hanna
nete1(AT)midamer.net