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Life with a Trach
When a parent finds out their child needs a trach it can be devastating, scary and a moment they feel will impact their lives forever. Hear from real parents,...
Placing an Oximeter Probe on Your Child’s Finger or Toe (Cómo colocar una sonda de oxímetro)
A permanent oximeter probe works with an oximeter to read your child’s heart rate and the amount of oxygen in your child’s blood (oxygen saturation). This is video shows...
Deliver Oxygen with an Oxygen Tank (Cómo administrar oxígeno con un tanque de oxígeno)
An oxygen tank contains concentrated oxygen under high pressure. Using an oxygen tank increases the amount of oxygen your child breathes. In this video you will learn how to...
Troubleshooting Your Child’s Humidifier
PHS Clinical Education Manager and Respiratory Therapist Bruce Estrem, BA, RRT-NPS, LRT shows families caregivers and other healthcare professionals a couple basic troubleshooting tips for a humidifier that is...
Oxygen Concentrator (Concentrador de oxígeno)
An oxygen concentrator delivers concentrated oxygen to your child. Using an oxygen concentrator increases the amount of oxygen your child breathes. In this video you will learn how to...
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Oxygen Connections (Conexiones de oxígeno)
In this video you will learn about the different connection devices used with oxygen. These include nasal cannulas, extension tubing, simple masks, and inline adapters.
Using a Resuscitation Bag (Bolsa de reanimación)
A resuscitation bag is a device that pushes air into the lungs of a child who needs help breathing or who has stopped breathing. In this video you’ll learn...