Common Trilogy Alarms

These are some of the most common alarms you will encounter with the Trilogy ventilator and some of the causes and solutions for those alarms. Because who doesn't love a cheat sheet? High Pressure – Could be caused by kinks in the circuit, blockage in the trach tube, increased or thicker mucus blocking the airway, …

Extra Exton

Exton graced the world with his early arrival on February 28, 2017. His parents were overflowing with love for this tiny perfect person they had created. A few hours before they were to be discharged home, a nurse noticed a possible marker for a genetic abnormality and then a cardiac echo was done. Exton's mom, …

Parade of Costumes

One of the great things about Halloween is the opportunity to be able to dress up as anything you want to be. For one night you can be your favorite hero, or your own nightmare. It's also a chance for our families to show off their creative talents, and let me tell you, these guys …

Sick Season Prep

Being the parent of a medically complex child, you tend to quickly turn into a germaphobe. You probably own double digits of hand sanitizers, lysol sprays, and have mastered the art of giving the evil eye to anyone who doesn't cover their cough or sneeze. As you should! Once sick season hits, everyday germ watch …

So, Your Child Is Going Home On A Ventilator

That's a scary sentence to hear. How on Earth can you manage a life sustaining device at home... by yourself? When it comes to your kids, people can do AMAZING things, including this. In this article we will go over the basics, see what everything looks like, and get a little groundwork to get you …