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| I'll be getting a trach |
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What should I expect?
How will my life change? What will I no longer be able to do?
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Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:31 am
jill  |
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What are my options?
Discussion of different trach options -- different buttons and cannulas available, what procedures are available, etc.
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Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:13 am
Scootr |
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Adjusting to a trach
Discussions of life with a recent trach--how do you adjust, what things must you learn, etc.?
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Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:50 am
jill |
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Medical Articles
Medical articles, studies, reviews, etc
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| Living with a Trach |
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Health Issues
What health issues are specific to trach wearers? Infections, granulomas, etc.
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Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:32 pm
AndreLTR100 |
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Sleeping
Discuss how best to sleep with a trach.
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Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:39 pm
AndreLTR100 |
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Work Life
How do you cope with work life?
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Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:11 am
trachebabe1 |
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Mobility
How do you get around -- wheelchair, scooter, modified auto, etc? What challenges have you faced, and how have you met them?
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:34 am
jill |
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How difficult is it to live with a trach?
Discussion on the difficulties trach wearers expereince.
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Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:22 am
jill |
| Traveling with a Trach |
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Air Travel
Discussion of travelling by air, both commercial airline and air ambulance.
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:37 am
tanyag |
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Hotels
Issues with hotels, motels, inns, etc.
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Sun May 25, 2003 12:15 pm
Admin |
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Mobility and Travel
Mobility issues related to travel, e.g., renting scooters, using wheel chairs.
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Sun May 25, 2003 12:20 pm
Admin |
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Cruises
Traches on a cruise ship
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Sun May 25, 2003 12:28 pm
Admin |
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Vehicles (Cars & RVs)
Cars and RVs, you and your trache.
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Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:13 pm
Admin |
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Trains & Buses
Traveling by common carrier with a trache, other than air and ship.
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General Travel Issues
Travelling with a trach; anything that doesn't fit into a more specific discussion group.
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Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:13 am
jill |
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Overseas and outside the US Travel
Tips, ideas or things to watch for when you are traveling outside the USA.
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:32 pm
jill |
| Doctors, Medical Centers, & Suppliers |
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Doctors
Share your experiences about doctors who do trach surgery or treat patients with trachs.
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:05 pm
jill |
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Medical Centers
Share your experiences with medical centers and hospitals.
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:35 am
trachdaughter |
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Suppliers
Share your experiences and recommendations for suppliers of equipment, accessories, and supplies.
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Thu May 11, 2006 11:49 pm
jill |
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Home Health-care Providers
People who deliver supplies and equipment to your door. Share your experiences.
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Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:39 pm
jmmelton |
| Articles-News, Medical, etc |
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Medical Articles
Medical articles, studies, techniques, reviews, etc
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:18 pm
SeamusMalcolm |
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News Articles
News articles related to traches.
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| Support, Encouragement, Letting it out |
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A place for support
This is where you can ask for support and where others can give you support and/or encouragement.
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:16 am
toniretman |
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Letting it out
This is a place for emotional venting or a place to lend your ear for those needing to get it out.
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Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:05 am
jill |
| Supplies, Accessories, and Equipment |
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Equipment
Discuss ventilators, suction machines, humidifiers, nebulizers, adjustable beds/chairs, etc.
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Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:40 pm
ibeatadrum |
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Accessories
Discuss trach accessories, e.g., trach ties, stoma covers, HMEs, etc.
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Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:55 pm
katnbug31 |
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Supplies
Discuss consumable supplies, like tubing, saline, etc. Share your experiences, ask questions...
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:22 pm
lulugraphix |
| I've Got Extra Supplies & Equipment |
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Equipment
Have spare equipment (humidifiers, etc)? Offer it to others here; you may sell them or give them away. COMMERCIAL ADS ARE FORBIDDEN.
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Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:37 pm
jill |
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Supplies
Have spare supplies or accessories (trache ties, humidifier tubing, masks, etc)? Offer them to others here; you may sell them or give them away. COMMERCIAL ADS ARE FORBIDDEN.
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Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:29 am
Scootr |
| Munches and Get Togethers |
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California-Santa Clara County
John and Jill hosting get togethers or munches in Sunnyvale area.
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Thu May 22, 2003 9:26 am
Admin |
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Alabama
Munches and get togethers in Alabama
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Alaska
Munches and get togethers in Alaska
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Arizona
Munches and get togethers in Arizona
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Arkansas
Munches and Get Togethers in Arkansas
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California
Munches and Get Togethers in California
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Colorado
Munches and Get Togethers in Colorado
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Connecticut
Munches and Get Togethers in Connecticut
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Delaware
Munches and Get Togethers in Delaware
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Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:21 pm
psalm63 |
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Florida
Munches and Get Togethers in Florida
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Georgia
Munches and Get Togethers in Georgia
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Hawaii
Munches and Get Togethers in Hawaii
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Idaho
Munches and Get Togethers in Idaho
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Illinois
Munches and Get Togethers in Illinois
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Indiana
Munches and Get Togethers in Indiana
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Iowa
Munches and Get Togethers in Iowa
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Kansas
Munches and Get Togethers in Kansas
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Kentucky
Munches and Get Togethers in Kentucky
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Louisiana
Munches and Get Togethers in Louisiana
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Maine
Munches and Get Togethers in Maine
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Maryland
Munches and Get Togethers in Maryland
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Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:18 pm
psalm63 |
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Massachusetts
Munches and Get Togethers in Massachusetts
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Michigan
Munches and Get Togethers in Michigan
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Minnesota
Munches and Get Togethers in Minnesota
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Mississippi
Munches and Get Togethers in Mississippi
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Missouri
Munches and Get Togethers in Missouri
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Montana
Munches and Get Togethers in Montana
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Nebraska
Munches and Get Togethers in Nebraska
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Neveda
Munches and Get Togethers in Neveda
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New Hampshire
Munches and Get Togethers in New Hampshire
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New Jersey
Munches and Get Togethers in New Jersey
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:17 pm
Nathan915 |
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New Mexico
Munches and Get Togethers in New Mexico
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New York
Munches and Get Togethers in New York
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:12 am
tanyag |
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North Carolina
Munches and Get Togethers in North Carolina
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North Dakota
Munches and Get Togethers in North Dakota
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Ohio
Munches and Get Togethers in Ohio
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Sat Oct 01, 2005 8:16 am
Admin |
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Oklahoma
Munches and Get Togethers in Oklahoma
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Oregon
Munches and Get Togethers in Oregon
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Pennsylvania
Munches and Get Togethers in Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
Munches and Get Togethers in Tennessee
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Texas
Munches and Get Togethers in Texas
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Wed Feb 16, 2005 8:47 am
tosha |
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Utah
Munches and Get Togethers in Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
Munches and Get Togethers in West Virginia
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Wisconsin
Munches and Get Togethers in Wisconsin
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Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:33 pm
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Wyoming
Munches and Get Togethers in Wyoming
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UK
Munches and Get Togethers in the UK
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Canada
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Germany
Munches and Get Togethers in Germany
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Sweden
Munches and Get Togethers in Sweden
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| Trache Free |
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Decannulation
Place for concerns, and questions surrounding decannulation.
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Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:53 pm
jill |
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After the tube is out
A place for post trach-tube questions and concerns.
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Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:25 am
stephbigelow |
| A place to ask for others opinions or advice not found in other forums |
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Sleep study questions for those with a trach
How is a sleep study done for those with a tracheotomy?
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Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:23 am
Admin |
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Ventilator Questions
A place to ask questions about ventilators and trachs
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Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:37 pm
VickyGates |
| Modifying Trach Accessories and Equipment |
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Ideas for Modifying Trachs and Trach Accessories
Thinking of modifying your trach or any of your accessories? This is the place to share ideas, tricks and tips. Talk about medical grade glues, parts, etc.
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Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:12 pm
Admin |
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Ideas for Modifying Trach Equipment
Thinking of modifying your trach equipment? This is the place to share ideas, tricks and tips. Talk about medical grade glues, parts, medical grade silicone, plastic, metals, etc. How to adapt machinery, etc.
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| Special Concerns (Kids, Laryngectomy, Bi-Pap, Ventilators, OSA, etc) |
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Laryngectomy
Discussion group for people with laryngectomies.
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:19 pm
Avemaria |
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Kids with Trachs
Discussion group for parents (or other family members) of kids with tracheotomies.
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Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:10 am
WAYGOR |
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Sleep Apnea
For things regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea.
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:47 pm
Deb47 |
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Trans-scoop/scoop cath/TransTrache
For those using supplemental oxygen 24 hours per day with a scoop.
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Bi-Pap and a Trach
For those using a Bi-Pap machine with their trachs
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Sat May 20, 2006 8:37 pm
jill |
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Ventilator and a Trach
For those using a Ventilator and a Trach
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:29 pm
Guest |
| Site Suggestions / Comments |
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Suggestions for this site
This forum is for comments and suggestions about this web site. It is NOT for discussion of other topics
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Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:10 pm
jill |
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