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Cleaning
The Shiley™ Phonate Speaking Valve should be cleaned
daily while in use. If mucus or secretions become at-
tached to the device, clean immediately.
1. Wash hands.
2. Remove the Shiley Phonate Speaking Valve by carefully
holding the trach tube with one hand, while pulling the
device from the trach tube with a gentle twisting motion.
3. Open the valve cap by pressing the cap lid away from the
body at a position opposite the hinge.
4. If an oxygen port is present, do not apply excess pressure
to the side of the port when opening the cap lid.
5. Prepare one of the following cleaning solutions:
• Cool or lukewarm saline
• Soapy water (a pure soap such as Ivory®* brand is
recommended)
• Diluted household strength hydrogen peroxide (one
part water and one part peroxide)
• Diluted household strength vinegar (one part water
and one part vinegar)
6. Soak the opened valve in the cleaning solution for up to
15 minutes.
7. After the soaking period, agitate the valve in the cleaning
solution.
8. Thoroughly rinse the valve in cool or lukewarm tap
water to remove all cleaning solution.
9. Examine the valve for remaining debris or encrustations.
Ensure that the flexible diaphragm is clean, not torn or
sticky, and that it lies flat in the valve cap.
10. Check inside the valve to make sure it is smooth and un-
damaged. If you have an oxygen port, use a pipe cleaner
or Q-tip , with some of the cotton removed, or a pipe
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cleaner to clean inside the port.
11. Close the valve by firmly pressing the valve cap onto the
main body until it snaps in place.
12. When not in use, store the Shiley Phonate Speaking
Valve in a clean, dry place and protect from dust and
moisture.
13. Always review usage and cleaning instructions with your
home healthcare provider or speech pathologist before
using the Shiley Phonate Speaking Valve.
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