Description
What is a Passy Muir Speaking Valve?
Invented by a patient named David Muir, the Passy Muir® Tracheostomy & Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking Valve is a simple life-changing medical device used by tracheostomy and ventilator patients. When placed on the hub of the tracheostomy tube or in-line with the ventilator circuit, the Passy Muir® Valve redirects air flow through the vocal folds, mouth and nose enabling voice and improved communication. Years of evidence-based research has shown that the Passy Muir® Valve offers patients numerous clinical benefits beyond communication, including:
- Voice/Speech Production
- Improved swallowing
- Secretion management
- Oxygenation
- Restores positive airway pressure
- In-line Ventilator Use & Interchangeability
- Weaning
- Decannulation
- Olfaction
- Infection Control
- Pediatric Speech/Language Development
- Quality of Life
Features
- Disposable
- This valve is lightweight and opens with even less resistance than the original PMVs.
- It can be used in-line with mechanical ventilation in conjunction with non-disposable, flexible rubber tubing