Your videos are really great and have helped me resolve many of my doubts. My friend wears a T-shaped HME when going out and uses an HME with an oxygen port occasionally when at home. He doesn't use a ventilator.
Excellent information. Also, anyone with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome has to be careful while using HME because their CO2 can climb quickly when on and off the vent. Obviously they are only off the vent when awake. But co2 is the critical value to focus on while using an HME.
@@LifewithaVent I'm an RN. Your story brings me strength. I too have faced health issues that I thought was going to end my career. But... Mine were mental issues after a stillbirth in 2015. I just changed in so many ways. I'm slowly finding myself again. Pediatrics in the home with vent trach and GB is my specialty. I watched your videos to get a refresher. You're so knowledgeable. Please continue to make them. The only I could add to a trach change is have a charged phone or landline within arm's reach and have an ambu bag and o2 with key and adequate sealing O ring on your tanks regulator. Never bag with a concentrator. It can't keep up in emergencies. This is so you never have to panic if the trach falls out or if the vent fails. 💖 I would love to be your nurse.
You take a great deal of time to educate yourself and others. I love how well you speak while on the vent. You're doing great!!!! Always have your spares and back ups for power failure and emergencies. Stay ready for the worst so that you never have to panic. 💖 Much love and prayers to all of those with a trach and vent. Y'all are the true heroes!
@@karissahatter2997 Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I am so sorry you have been through so much. I cannot imagine how hard that must be. Thank you so much for all the information you shared. I really appreciate it. Thank you also for your service as a nurse. Your clients are very fortunate to have you. All my best to you.
I have two size of the HME I'm 30 I used the smaller size was wondering why I get dry so quick the bigger one feels wayyy better! I thought it was because of smaller air flow or something with the smaller size one LOL thankyou for the information!
This is a device that one might not give a second glance, but countless hours of scientific study and engineering went into their development. When one thinks about separating liquids from gases, without just boiling the liquid, it becomes a daunting task.
Hello. Great question. Most manufacturers of HMEs state the HME should be thrown away after it has been used for 24 hours. If the HME is used for a longer period of time, it will start to mold. HMEs should not be washed. Most HMEs have inside them a salt which is used to trap water when exhaling. If the HME is submerged in water, the salt will wash out of the HME and reduce the effectiveness of the HME.
@@YelNatSttocS The speaking valve with the HME combo has a hard plastic outer case with an HME filter cassette inside. The hard plastic case can be washed and reused. The HME filter cassette is only supposed to be used 24 hours. After 24 hours, it is to be thrown away, and a new HME filter cassette is to be used.
Heat and moisture exchangers can be purchased from a medical equipment company. The device has everything you need in the device. You do not need anything extra.
Your videos are really great and have helped me resolve many of my doubts. My friend wears a T-shaped HME when going out and uses an HME with an oxygen port occasionally when at home. He doesn't use a ventilator.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Thank you also for sharing about your friend. All my best to you.
Excellent information. Also, anyone with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome has to be careful while using HME because their CO2 can climb quickly when on and off the vent. Obviously they are only off the vent when awake. But co2 is the critical value to focus on while using an HME.
Thank you so much for sharing. This is great information.
And it's crucial that the co2 is monitored between the trach and the HME.
@@LifewithaVent I'm an RN. Your story brings me strength. I too have faced health issues that I thought was going to end my career. But... Mine were mental issues after a stillbirth in 2015. I just changed in so many ways. I'm slowly finding myself again. Pediatrics in the home with vent trach and GB is my specialty. I watched your videos to get a refresher. You're so knowledgeable. Please continue to make them. The only I could add to a trach change is have a charged phone or landline within arm's reach and have an ambu bag and o2 with key and adequate sealing O ring on your tanks regulator. Never bag with a concentrator. It can't keep up in emergencies. This is so you never have to panic if the trach falls out or if the vent fails. 💖 I would love to be your nurse.
You take a great deal of time to educate yourself and others. I love how well you speak while on the vent. You're doing great!!!! Always have your spares and back ups for power failure and emergencies. Stay ready for the worst so that you never have to panic. 💖 Much love and prayers to all of those with a trach and vent. Y'all are the true heroes!
@@karissahatter2997 Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I am so sorry you have been through so much. I cannot imagine how hard that must be. Thank you so much for all the information you shared. I really appreciate it. Thank you also for your service as a nurse. Your clients are very fortunate to have you. All my best to you.
Thank you so much for your videos. It helps so very much. Best wishes to you xx
Thank you.
Thank you for this information
Thank you for watching.
I have two size of the HME I'm 30 I used the smaller size was wondering why I get dry so quick the bigger one feels wayyy better! I thought it was because of smaller air flow or something with the smaller size one LOL thankyou for the information!
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the insight.
This is a device that one might not give a second glance, but countless hours of scientific study and engineering went into their development. When one thinks about separating liquids from gases, without just boiling the liquid, it becomes a daunting task.
Yes. I cannot imagine how much time went into engineering these.
Thank you I'm letting my dr know now I only have the electric one with water and I want to go outside
I am glad the video was helpful.
Which HME is reusable? Take a rest first before you answer. Another informative video. God bless
Hello. Great question. Most manufacturers of HMEs state the HME should be thrown away after it has been used for 24 hours. If the HME is used for a longer period of time, it will start to mold.
HMEs should not be washed. Most HMEs have inside them a salt which is used to trap water when exhaling. If the HME is submerged in water, the salt will wash out of the HME and reduce the effectiveness of the HME.
@@LifewithaVent doest it mean the HME with speaking valve combo is also disposable?
@@YelNatSttocS The speaking valve with the HME combo has a hard plastic outer case with an HME filter cassette inside. The hard plastic case can be washed and reused. The HME filter cassette is only supposed to be used 24 hours. After 24 hours, it is to be thrown away, and a new HME filter cassette is to be used.
Were do I get the moisturize?
Heat and moisture exchangers can be purchased from a medical equipment company. The device has everything you need in the device. You do not need anything extra.
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