My medical supply company has been trying to gently persuade me to give up my bulky, old-school ventilator in favor of a newer, more compact model. I’ve been reluctant simply because I’m so accustomed to my current vent (the LP-10, if you’re curious) and how it interfaces with me. I know how to trigger the alarm to get someone’s attention and how to tweak the settings when necessary (such as when I’m doing a lot of public speaking). In short, it’s familiar and comfortable. <\/p>\n
Yesterday, I received a letter from my supply company notifying me that there’s a slight problem with the new ventilator intended to replace my current vent. Apparently, it may suddenly stop working without warning. I understand that any medical device can malfunction, but my clunky LP-10 has been a dependable machine over nearly two decades of use. As you might guess, I’m even less enthusiastic about the new vent now. <\/p>\n
I’m usually an enthusiastic adopter of new technology, but this might be an instance where sticking with what works is the better option. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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