Ventilation and Tracheostomy Care at Home: Preparing Your House and Your Family
Ventilation and Tracheostomy Care at Home: Preparing Your House and Your Family The idea of bringing someone home with a ventilator or tracheostomy can feel overwhelming. You might be excited to leave hospital, but also scared: Will our house be safe enough? What if something goes wrong in the middle of the night? How will the rest of the family cope with all the equipment and noise? The good news is that, with the right planning and a skilled nurse-led team around you, ventilation and tracheostomy care at home can be safe, structured and less frightening than it first appears. …
Complex Care at Home for Spinal Cord Injury: What Families Can Expect
Complex Care at Home for Spinal Cord Injury: What Families Can Expect A spinal cord injury (SCI) changes life overnight – for the person injured and for those who love them. After the hospital and rehab phase, the big question is often: “Is it really safe to go home?” For many people, the answer is yes. With the right spinal cord injury care at home and a nurse-led team, home can be both safe and fulfilling. How spinal cord injury affects daily life The impact depends on the level and severity of the injury, but many people will experience changes …
