As a physician and a laryngectomee I have personally experienced myself that ventilation
of laryngectomees and other neck breathers is often inappropriate
and may lead to devastating consequences.

Laryngectomees and neck breathers who require anesthesia or sedation (ie for dental procedure, or
colonoscopy) often encounter health care providers that are not familiar with
their anatomy and the proper methods for their ventilation.

I have prepared a 12 minutes video about Rescue Breathing for Laryngectomees and
Neck Breathers. This is available for viewing in Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-n8cgl77Q


Itzhak Brook MD