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My Dad used this equipment to read it changes pages wit one touch....we bought it back then close to $3,000 sadly my dad passed away in 2003 n cleaning house n found this n rather it go to someone who has ALS we're not asking for so much just $200 obo if interested call Betty at 909-746-1351...

Can ACV mode bring Bronchospasm, if used for long ? Mom has been in the vent since mid February. For last 2 months or more, she has been in ACV mode. Earlier she was in V-SIMV & PACV modes. Active settings For about a month or more, she has been experiencing Bronchospasm. She feels like...

Last Saturday, we went to a ENT surgeon for a checkup, as we suspected mom's Trach tube has become displaced (instead of being straight, it was leaned on the left side of her throat. May be due to the vent being positioned on the left side of her bed). Along with that, Sputum like secretion can...

My PAL has bulbar onset ALS. He is facing deciding on trach. He has been on NIV for about 8 months and his diaphragm has become weaker, pulmonary Doctor has recommended trach. My PAL wants to make an informed decision. Yes a lot of information on web, but he wants current, straight from other...

Hi I am a 35 woman who was diagnosed with ALS in December 2015. I had been having symptoms for approximately a year and a half prior to that, such as my foot falling off the brake and gas pedals, falling, dropping things, walking slower, and getting fatigued very easily. The neurologist that...

Various LTV 950 ventilator supplies free (only asking for shipping costs). External battery cables, sealed reusable tubing, sealed disposable tubing, etc.

Noticed this was now approved for ALS use and Medicare has coded it. Disclaimer: no personal experience, but developed x a Respironics/Apria team FWIW. The site is full of O2 verbiage since it launched first for COPD, but it takes "regular air" as well. Life2000 -- wearable vent, nasal prongs...

I will be working on my healthcare directive soon and I have some questions regarding being placed on a ventilator and would appreciate input. I understand that each situation is different and I imagine it is a very personal choice. I am looking to understand things like how do they determine...

Shh, don't tell my DME because if this is a mistake I don't want them to fix it! Last year the breakdown on the cost of my vent was: DME billed Medicare $3800 Medicare allowed $1500 Medicare paid the DME 80% of the allowed amount, 1200 I owed $300 before filing with my supplemental insurance...

It is probably my fault. Like the rest of you know if you get behind it can be a struggle to catch up. We are struggling with bathing, and getting me up if I fall. It is a lot harder than it should be but we are still getting by. I can still make transfers and walk short distances, but when...