Speaking Valve for Tracheostomy (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
This guide teaches caregivers how to safely use and maintain speaking valves for patients with tracheostomies, enabling communication by allowing air to flow through the vocal cords. It provides step-by-step instructions for proper insertion with the green inner cannula, oxygen connection procedures, vital sign monitoring requirements, safety removal criteria, and daily cleaning protocols to ensure safe and effective use of this communication device.
This article is published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and last updated in 2026.
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