Passy-Muir Aqua Trach Ventilator Speaking Valve | PFPMV007EA | For Moisture-Resistant Communication
The Passy-Muir PFPMV007EA Aqua Trach Ventilator Speaking Valve is a clinically-proven, one-way valve designed to restore phonation and improve respiratory management for ventilator-dependent patients with a tracheostomy. This specialized ‘Aqua’ model features a unique blue diaphragm and housing that is highly resistant to moisture buildup, making it an ideal solution for patients with excessive secretions or those in humidified ventilator circuits. By redirecting airflow through the upper airway, the valve facilitates more natural speech, improves swallowing safety, enhances cough effectiveness, and can support the weaning process.
Key features include its durable, moisture-resistant design that reduces the need for frequent cleaning or replacement, a positive closure that helps prevent aspiration, and compatibility with many ventilator systems and closed suction systems. The valve is easy to attach to the 15mm hub of a tracheostomy tube and is designed for single-patient use. Its primary benefits are restoring a patient’s ability to communicate verbally with caregivers and loved ones, which significantly improves quality of life and psychological well-being, while also promoting physiological benefits like normalized olfaction (smell) and improved oxygenation.
Common use cases include hospital ICUs, long-term acute care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home care settings. It is essential that the valve is used under the direction of a qualified physician, speech-language pathologist, or respiratory therapist who can assess patient candidacy, which typically requires a stable ventilator setting and the ability to tolerate cuff deflation. The Passy-Muir Aqua Valve is a trusted tool for enhancing patient-centered care and clinical outcomes.
