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

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3 ай бұрын

Changing a tracheostomy tube is a simple procedure which can be done at home. To exchange a tracheostomy tube requires a few supplies such as a tracheostomy tube, lubricant jelly, tracheostomy tube holder and obturator; and it also requires a little bit of patience and skill. #lifewithavent #trach
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@jisuh5769 3 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Skye416 14 күн бұрын

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

@LifewithaVent 13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much.

@lovleensharma2830 3 ай бұрын

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

@LifewithaVent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kindness.

@jenniferellis4015 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@jesschamp7132 3 ай бұрын

I've thought about doing it myself but Im scared!! You are brave!!

@LifewithaVent 3 ай бұрын

I am sure you can do it! It takes only a little bit of skill and some confidence.

@sblessinajeniffer582 19 күн бұрын

thank you so much very clear .

@LifewithaVent 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@ginagrucelski7874 Ай бұрын

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

@LifewithaVent Ай бұрын

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

@user-ht8uf3nf5u 2 ай бұрын

Good service ❤

@LifewithaVent 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@liamodonovan6610 3 ай бұрын

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

@LifewithaVent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@ronakdave7267 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@ceedee3395 3 ай бұрын

You make it fun if that's possible!

@LifewithaVent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@user-ht8uf3nf5u 2 ай бұрын

Good luck 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

@LifewithaVent 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@JunesTravels 3 ай бұрын

Interesting

@LifewithaVent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@toanla9192 2 ай бұрын

I am also on a ventilator like you, I have been on a ventilator since 2015 with an endotracheal tube. Recently I had to have a tracheotomy because I could no longer place an endotracheal tube. How long does it take for the wound to heal? How do you talk? Do you take antibiotics? Thanks

@LifewithaVent 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. It took ten days for my tracheostomy site to heal. For details about how to talk, please see the following video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fISvZmqdbM58hJo I take antibiotics if I am sick with an infection and my doctor thinks I should take antibiotics. Otherwise, I do not take antibiotics.

@user-ht8uf3nf5u 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 beautiful great voice

@LifewithaVent 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@lovleensharma2830 3 ай бұрын

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

@LifewithaVent 2 ай бұрын

After getting my tracheostomy, it took about 10 days.

@neishatriplett5444 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@LifewithaVent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@beentheredonethat-gt3xr 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3WZkIaLicaehcU 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 2 ай бұрын

@@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.