VapoTherm up the nose. Yes, no Ventilator-AGAIN
Ok, sorry for the delay, but it is now a fact, we are on the VapoTherm 2000i.
It is a little better than a CPAP, in that it can deliver a little more pressure. As for the first hours, she is doing real well. Now we just have to keep her strong so that she can stay on it.
She is really mad today. Crying, screaming, not sleeping. They are hoping that she just has to get used to air flowing in her nose. She sorta sucked on a pacifier today, but not for long. I watched her most of the day as she had a tendency to pull the tube out her nose.
But all in all, another very special day, now everyone PLEASE hope that she can stay that way. They have not moved the vent away from her bed. They probably won't for 2 weeks. Let us hope we don't need it.
Also, you should check out the home page if you come straight here......you have audio of her first cry! Yes, HER FIRST CRY!!!!!!!!
Let us all hope that she is happy with the VapoTherm.
Details below of the VapoTherm.
http://www.vtherm.com/products/2000i.asp
The Vapotherm 2000i is a respiratory therapy device that allows high flows of breathing gases to be delivered by a narrow tube such as a nasal cannula or trans-tracheal cannula, using patented membrane technology to warm and saturate the gas stream. The Vapotherm™ system is defined by its ability to deliver breathing gases ideally conditioned (i.e. molecular water vapor, sterile, saturated but without condensation) at high flows at or above body temperature. This concurrence of attributes --flow, humidity and warmth-- permits treatment of a broad range of indications.
High flow as indicated for numerous chronic lung diseases, either to improve gas exchange or to reduce work of breathing. Vapotherm's ability to efficiently moisturize and warm the flow expands options to include nasal and tracheal delivery of gas flow rates of up to 40 L/min (nasal) and 20 L/min (tracheal) without discomfort or damage to airway epithelia.
High humidity and warmth as indicated in upper airway inflammatory conditions (laryngitis, croup, sinusitis, rhinitis), reflex induced bronchoconstriction (asthma, exercise induced stress), and in respiratory hygiene (cystic fibrosis, tracheostomy care, wound healing). The high flows and elevated dew point allow ample delivery of moisture and warmth in these cases.
Warmth delivered directly to the patient's core as indicated in hypothermia (accidental or post-operative). Vapotherm's ability to deliver high flows of breathing gases above body temperature allows the heat of condensation to be transferred directly to the patient's core, safely and non-invasively.
It is a little better than a CPAP, in that it can deliver a little more pressure. As for the first hours, she is doing real well. Now we just have to keep her strong so that she can stay on it.
She is really mad today. Crying, screaming, not sleeping. They are hoping that she just has to get used to air flowing in her nose. She sorta sucked on a pacifier today, but not for long. I watched her most of the day as she had a tendency to pull the tube out her nose.
But all in all, another very special day, now everyone PLEASE hope that she can stay that way. They have not moved the vent away from her bed. They probably won't for 2 weeks. Let us hope we don't need it.
Also, you should check out the home page if you come straight here......you have audio of her first cry! Yes, HER FIRST CRY!!!!!!!!
Let us all hope that she is happy with the VapoTherm.
Details below of the VapoTherm.
http://www.vtherm.com/products/2000i.asp
The Vapotherm 2000i is a respiratory therapy device that allows high flows of breathing gases to be delivered by a narrow tube such as a nasal cannula or trans-tracheal cannula, using patented membrane technology to warm and saturate the gas stream. The Vapotherm™ system is defined by its ability to deliver breathing gases ideally conditioned (i.e. molecular water vapor, sterile, saturated but without condensation) at high flows at or above body temperature. This concurrence of attributes --flow, humidity and warmth-- permits treatment of a broad range of indications.
High flow as indicated for numerous chronic lung diseases, either to improve gas exchange or to reduce work of breathing. Vapotherm's ability to efficiently moisturize and warm the flow expands options to include nasal and tracheal delivery of gas flow rates of up to 40 L/min (nasal) and 20 L/min (tracheal) without discomfort or damage to airway epithelia.
High humidity and warmth as indicated in upper airway inflammatory conditions (laryngitis, croup, sinusitis, rhinitis), reflex induced bronchoconstriction (asthma, exercise induced stress), and in respiratory hygiene (cystic fibrosis, tracheostomy care, wound healing). The high flows and elevated dew point allow ample delivery of moisture and warmth in these cases.
Warmth delivered directly to the patient's core as indicated in hypothermia (accidental or post-operative). Vapotherm's ability to deliver high flows of breathing gases above body temperature allows the heat of condensation to be transferred directly to the patient's core, safely and non-invasively.
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