Speaking Valves
A speaking valve (clinically this sometimes goes by a brand name: "Passy Muir Valve") goes on the 15-mm (proximal) end of tracheostomy tube. Enables verbal communication Facilitates swallowing ... (to read the remainder of this article, please log in below.)
Oops! This information is only available to subscribers. Either log-in, or check out our subscription information.A speaking valve (clinically this sometimes goes by a brand name: "Passy Muir Valve") goes on the 15-mm (proximal) end of tracheostomy tube. Enables verbal communication Facilitates swallowing ... (to read the remainder of this article, please log in below.)

