Re: Possibly a very dumb answer

February 21, 2006

I had a trach for 34 yrs BEFORE I needed a vent. A facial or nasal mask is

often used with C-Paps and B-Paps, which are used mainly when sleeping. Trachs

are better for vents, which are usually used 24/7, because it frees up the

mouth for eating and talking.

Vicki

February 21, 2006

> If a person has a trach, why would they need c-pap or bi-pap with a

> face or nose mask? Wouldn't it just hook up to the trach, kind of

> like a vent?

ventilators work on different levels. many people with a trach still

breath in a traditional sense. mask are about breathing comfortably,

not forcibly.

....that's just how i've come to understand it. i could be way wrong. if

i am, somebody please correct me. i don't use breathing assistance yet.

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