International Ventilator Users Network's mission
is to enhance the lives and independence of
home ventilator users and polio survivors through
education, advocacy, research and networking.
This week at IVUN ...
IVUN Issues “Call for Proposals.”
We are looking for new and creative research projects. Check out www.ventusers.org/res/rfcall.html
for more information. First deadline is May 4, 2012.
EDUCATION ... Explore information for home ventilator users, families and health professionals.
IVUN publications:
- Ventilator-Assisted Living
- Information about Ventilator-Assisted Living
- Home Ventilator Guide (updated 12-6-11)
Click logo for critical information for ventilator users and
caregivers to give to emergency and health care providers.
ADVOCACY ... Investigate and actively support current issues affecting the lives of home ventilator users.
- Flying While Using a Ventilator (updated 8-3-11)
RESEARCH ... Learn about The Research Fund of PHI/IVUN.
- 2012 Call for Proposals for new and creative research projects with a unique perspective going beyond identifying the problem.
- Grants Awarded for 2011 – University of Michigan Glutathione Study Lay Abstract; Hadassah Medical Center Jerusalem Poster
NETWORKING ... Find health professionals, support groups; connect at conferences; receive and/or offer help.
IVUN's Resource Directory for Ventilator-Assisted Living
(Updated 12-1-11)
- Community Calendar of Conferences
- IVUN Membership Memo (July 2009-September 2010)
Are you a ventilator user or health professional with a question about home mechanical ventilation?Send it to info@ ventusers.org, and IVUN will find experts to answer it. |
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This site updated 1-26-12