Cazzolli, who has worked with nearly 1,500 people with ALS, specializes in respiratory care and mechanical ventilation, and provides educational programs on managing ALS and other neuromuscular diseases. Hinderer is an MDA Forum sysop and specializes in domestic and international air travel for ventilator users. I am getting ready to up-grade. The Quantum PSV, however, it is a bit more complex and expensive. I use the PB 2800 and like it for tracheostomy ventilation.
Inner cannulas are very easy to clean.
I am reluctant to give specific medical advice to any individual online. I highly recommend an evaluation at home by a respiratory care practitioner. I didn't feel I needed one. For the past several months, she has had heavy secretions from the stoma - so heavy that it runs down her chest and stomach and stains her blouse and shorts. It is thick - light yellow to white.