This is an excerpt of a diary, written by a Lady who had been at home, mechanically ventilated with a Tracheostomy, until recently. Sadly she has passed away earlier this year. My name is Lucy and I live at home, despite being fully ventilator dependent with Tracheostomy since 17/06/2003. I am very pleased to write about mechanical home ventilation with Tracheostomy, as I believe a lot of people will find my experiences interesting, including other people who are ventilator dependent with Tracheostomy in ICU’s or are ventilator dependent with Tracheostomy living at home already, as well as their Families, doctors,Continue Reading
Here is a report from a Critical Care Registered Nurse who has been involved in Lucy’s care since June 2003 From the very start in June 2003 I have been involved in Lucy’s care in her own home. In the beginning, I was mainly working on weekends and on the night shift, later also during the week, mainly day shifts, around 36 hours a month. In my other job I am still working in Intensive Care in a Hospital. Initially, it was a massive change and a massive challenge working in the Intensive Home Care environment. Initially, I felt moreContinue Reading
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