How I Change My Tracheostomy Tube. Plus ESSENTIAL Info about Obturators! Life with a Vent

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  • @jisuh5769
    @jisuh5769 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for making this video, it is very informative. I am a new grad RT. It was helpful to see the importance of the obturator and the way you took out and inserted the trach tube. You are a very special person and an important voice to the many others with tracheostomy who may not be able to speak for themselves. Thank you for what you are doing.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello. Thank you for sharing. I am so glad it was informative. Thank you for all your kind words. I really appreciate them. All my best to you.

  • @JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
    @JasonTheMunicipalMechanic 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My father just had a trach tube installed due to a large tumor in his throat. Thank you this video was very informative. I pray the lord eases your suffering.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much for sharing some of your father's story with me. I am sorry to hear of the large tumor in his throat. Thank you for all your kindness.

  • @lovleensharma2830
    @lovleensharma2830 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You are very brave and inspiring. Lots of love and strength to you

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much. I appreciate your kindness.

  • @jd1338
    @jd1338 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best training, right here. This is what's called "expert by experience ". Thank you. I am also very surprised how you sound so clearly while wearing a trachea tube with no speaking valve ... please explain.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you for your question. For more information on how I speak, please watch the following video: th-cam.com/video/V66IcKphxp0/w-d-xo.html

  • @jenniferellis4015
    @jenniferellis4015 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We’re in the process of learning how to manage my 7 month olds tracheostomy and this is really helping to learn the things we haven’t been taught

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing. i hope all goes well as you learn to manage your 7 month olds tracheostomy.

  • @Dream7773
    @Dream7773 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are an amazing human . ❤

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much.

  • @beatricehubbard4292
    @beatricehubbard4292 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very ln formative. Thanks for the video.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching.

  • @kathleentaylor8840
    @kathleentaylor8840 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You could definitely get hired to sell these devices and be a spokesperson for the medical appliances industry, and kids who need these type devices would love you.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. That is a great idea.

  • @carolinekaranja3687
    @carolinekaranja3687 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You did it so good like a champ ❤❤❤❤

  • @liamodonovan6610
    @liamodonovan6610 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love you're positive personality you are always interesting love your videos

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much.

  • @gwenstein5517
    @gwenstein5517 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another fabulous video, thanks so much! 😁

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching.

  • @Bettaleaf
    @Bettaleaf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are so strong, brave and very beautiful! Love the hair!! ❤

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much.

  • @ginagrucelski7874
    @ginagrucelski7874 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm so impressed with your skill and knowledge! How often do you replace your trach?

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for you kind words. I replace my trach tube every 4-6 weeks.

  • @RuthPeriodica-d6x
    @RuthPeriodica-d6x หลายเดือนก่อน

    You so amazing,you so very brave!I wish God heal you🤍

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kindness.

  • @J1991-u6t
    @J1991-u6t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the vedio I got a job and this vedio has helped me know what am doing

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How wonderful. I am glad it was helpful.

  • @sblessinajeniffer582
    @sblessinajeniffer582 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thank you so much very clear .

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching.

  • @estherchidiebere5297
    @estherchidiebere5297 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You just inspired me with this video. Thank you 😢

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your kind words.

  • @lovleensharma2830
    @lovleensharma2830 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey could you tell me how long did it take for your tracheostomy to heal like no requirement for a dressing ?

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      After getting my tracheostomy, it took about 10 days.

  • @ronakdave7267
    @ronakdave7267 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello, thanks for sharing informative video! Stay blessed!! I hv question about drinking and swallowing first time with trach tube inserted. What steps required? I know we can use thickner in liquid to swallow through mouth (not PEG tube)
    Do u need to deflate cuff with the help of pilot ballon before swallow through mouth? Plz advise, thx

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello. To swallow, it is best to deflate the tracheostomy tube. To test swallowing, ask the person to swallow his/her spit. If that is successful and the person does not start coughing or choking, you can proceed to test swallowing by drinking liquids. Different liquid consistencies can be tried such as plain water and thicker liquids such as apple sauce, yogurt, ice cream, etc. It is preferable that a speech therapist conduct the swallowing trials because the speech therapist will best be able to evaluate if the person is able to swallow or if the person is aspirating. If the person aspirates, suctioning will need to be done immediately.

  • @MiriamAndrade-w1p
    @MiriamAndrade-w1p 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to know! Thank you

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching.

  • @KAMRANJAVED-f5j
    @KAMRANJAVED-f5j 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good service ❤

  • @franny5295
    @franny5295 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The bivona trachs are better long term. That cuff raking the tracheal tissue over time can cause scar tissue and destroy your airway. Mine had to be surgically reconstructed and there were no guarantees. It would be very, very risky to ever mess with it again.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for sharing. May I ask, how long did you have your trach before you had to have reconstruction surgery?

  • @KAMRANJAVED-f5j
    @KAMRANJAVED-f5j 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @NazM.-vh7ol
    @NazM.-vh7ol 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi my father has trakeostomi tube.. they took one local cord after troid canser.. is it possible to heal or how many months we use it ? What is your health problems ? Why Did you do this operation? Please answer thank you.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing some of your father's story with me. You have great questions. I am not able to answer them as I am not a doctor. Please ask your father's doctor these questions. The doctor will best be able to answer your questions.
      I have a disease which affects my breathing muscles. I got a tracheostomy tube because I need the tracheostomy tube to connect to a ventilator. The ventilator breathes for me.

  • @beentheredonethat-gt3xr
    @beentheredonethat-gt3xr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi , You sure do look good today. How was your day? I do hope it was a good one. I have question maybe you can help. I have blood around my g tube area. I have had it replaced 3 times it is painful. I have lost a lot of weight just finished radiation but my weight keeps going down. I cant eat by mouth. Cant speak total lary was done. . No one seems to know nothing about this surgery. I look like a monster . They took skin from my leg and replaced the skin around my wound. For making a stoma. i weighed when this all started 260 very stout not sagging fat blubber. 3 Mths later I weigh 113 nothing fits . I wish I could eat . I feel if I dont get to eat soon I will die. I have a hard time swallowingit goes down comes back up. Have you ever heard such crazyness. Got anything for me. TY love ya great video.

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hello. Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I am sorry you are going through so much. You need to be evaluated by a medical provider. Either they have to increase the calories you are getting via the feeding tube, or you need IV nutrition called TPN. In short, you need to get more nutrition.
      It sounds as though you also need your swallowing evaluated and possibly an upper endoscopy. Radiation can damage adjacent tissues. Radiation can also cause swelling and inflammation. Your esophagus may be inflamed from the radiation. This may be causing you to not be able to swallow without it coming back up.
      Doing an upper endoscopy, they should be able to evaluate your G-tube. I do not know why it is bleeding. It could just be granulation tissue, or it could be something else.
      If you would like more information about granulation tissue, here is a link to a video about it: th-cam.com/video/YD6_SUTakOc/w-d-xo.html
      Bottom line: You need to be evaluated by a medical provider. Your cancer team should be able to address these issues as they all sound as though they stem from radiation/cancer treatment.

    • @beentheredonethat-gt3xr
      @beentheredonethat-gt3xr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LifewithaVent Ty so very much . I will do more God knows i am growing so tired of all these doctors and getting nowhere quick. Again thank you so much. You have a wonderful day.

  • @hasanmoswe7067
    @hasanmoswe7067 หลายเดือนก่อน

    سلام اين يمكن الحصول على هذا الجهاز ارجو عنوان الشركة🤲

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      لا أعلم. طبيبي يعطيهم لي.
      I do not know. My doctor gives them to me.

    • @hasanmoswe7067
      @hasanmoswe7067 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @LifewithaVent شكرا

  • @Meimei-ff7sh
    @Meimei-ff7sh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it hurt?😢

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It can be painful if done incorrectly. In general, it is just uncomfortable for a few seconds.

  • @coreycassidy4751
    @coreycassidy4751 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long will you need your tracheostomy

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For the rest of my life.

    • @rowenawilson2323
      @rowenawilson2323 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does it hurt to have a tracheostomy

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rowenawilson2323 No, it does not hurt to have a tracheostomy.

  • @alfajames4169
    @alfajames4169 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What size is that

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The trach tube has an internal diameter of 7 mm.

  • @JunesTravels
    @JunesTravels 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting

  • @KAMRANJAVED-f5j
    @KAMRANJAVED-f5j 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 beautiful great voice

  • @MyArnette
    @MyArnette 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, 1st thing you are so pretty and vibrant!
    Will your teach ever come off for good? Can you eat?

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kindness. My trach is permanent. Yes, I can eat.

    • @MyArnette
      @MyArnette 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m not being kind it is true you are beautiful. My son is on trach but they will not let him eat😭😩

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MyArnette I am sorry they will not let him eat.

  • @neishatriplett5444
    @neishatriplett5444 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @franzelmaesalazar5317
    @franzelmaesalazar5317 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How can you talk

    • @LifewithaVent
      @LifewithaVent  หลายเดือนก่อน

      i have practiced a lot. If you would like to know more about talking with a tracheostomy tube, please watch the following video: th-cam.com/video/FSL57g7iIN8/w-d-xo.html

  • @KAMRANJAVED-f5j
    @KAMRANJAVED-f5j 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    U are so beautiful 🎉