What does "Placement of a Passy-Muir valve" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Placement of a Passy-Muir valve refers to the process of inserting a small, one-way valve into a hole in a patient's neck, which helps them to speak. This hole, often created after a tracheostomy (a surgery to help a patient breathe), prevents air from flowing to the vocal cords. The Passy-Muir valve allows the air to pass over the vocal cords, enabling the patient to speak, before it is exhaled. This procedure is typically performed by a medical professional.
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