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Ventilator-Assisted Living
IVUN's bi-monthly newsletter (sent electronically) that links ventilator users, their families and peers with each other and with health professionals committed to home mechanical ventilation. Available with Membership. Send your name and mailing address to info@ventusers.org to request a sample copy.
Information about Ventilator-Assisted Living
A 16-page brochure that is an introduction to mechanical/assisted ventilation: what is it? who uses it? what types of ventilators? what types of interfaces? and more. Send your name and mailing address to info@ventusers.org for a free copy.
Home Ventilator Guide (updated 5-16-10)
IVUN's resource compiled by Judith R. Fischer. The comprehensive resource displays technical information about the world's home ventilators in charts that are easy to read and makes comparing home ventilators more convenient. It features bilevel positive airway pressure ventilators, volume-cycled ventilators, pressure support ventilators, and combination or multi-mode ventilators.
The Home Ventilator Guide was made possible by a bequest from ventilator user Ira Holland. The guide also contains quotes from consumers about some of the ventilators, in acknowledgement of Ira's life-long commitment to advocacy on behalf of his fellow ventilator users to help improve ventilator technology. Members without Internet access may request a copy from IVUN by calling 314-534-0475.
Access to video demonstrations:
- Frog Breathing (glossopharyngeal breathing)
- Lung Volume Recruitment (LVG) and glossopharyngeal breathing (GPB)
- Mouthpiece ventilation – Click on Program Library/Programs by Titles/Non-invasive Assisted Breathing
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