<< < >Tell, Does the Passy Muir valve tend to dry out secretions? I have a
client
>who uses it all the time, even at night. She has a cascade hooked up to
PLV
>100.
>I am a homehealth RN. Thanks for the wealth of Imformation! Cindysan
Yes, very much so. During the day, my secretions get extremely dry and I
don't feel the need for suctioning. But when I get in bed I usually need
it right away, lots of it and very dry and thick. Saline is usually
needed. If want to avoid drying out, put in a little saline periodically.
Derek
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Interesting, I use the Passy-Muir during the day and I can cough the mucus
up
enough where I never need suctioning. At night I use the old style cascade.
"Jammin" Jim Heida Jr.
Do you guys use the cascade with your passy-muir? My client has humidity
on at all times, except during "Outings" . She can cough up some of her
secretions, but i have to suction her a lot first thing when she lies down at
night and a few times during the night.
She can talk during inspiration with the passy-muir, to my surprise. She
says eventually she "hits a wall and has to stop talking". I can
only gasp during inspiration! Cindysan RN
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