Dental bibs

We use dental bibs to keep excretions from Steve’s neck and mouth off of his skin and clothing. We tuck it around his neck which works well.

Description

We got these bibs to catch the weeping from Steve’s trach around the insertion site. Weeping is from saliva and sinus drainage that ends up on top of the inflated trach cuff. It is annoying and messy but not bad for him.

The bibs are absorbent on one side and waterproof on the other. They help manage the mess and protect his skin.

As added bonus, they don’t look medical. They kind of look an ascot, very sophisticated.

Additional information

Steve’s ALS stage

Late

ALS toolboxes

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We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
Lift transfers
Loss of limb function
Most nutrition through feeding tube

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