Trach Lab · 09

Speaking valve

O₂ Lab Humidity Trach Lab

One-way valve: inhale through the trach, exhale through the upper airway.

A one-way speaking valve requires a completely deflated cuff and a patent upper-airway expiratory route.

Cuff

Upper airway

Inspirationvalve opens

Expirationvalve closes

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