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Re: Tube down throat instead of cpap?

Posted by ChuckS on December 20, 2001 at 09:03:56:

In Reply to: Re: Tube down throat instead of cpap? posted by Phil on December 19, 2001 at 18:18:34:

I thought a trach tube was cut through the throat. I think what is suggested here is a tube that goes into the mouth and down the throat without cutting into anything.

It would be good for such a tube to be like a somewhat rigid mesh, so throat moisture could humidify the air as it goes through. Also, if the end of the tube got blocked, air could pass through the sides.

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