This sheet will help you know what equipment to have ready for your teaching sessions.  These sessions  help you get ready to care for your child.  Both caregivers must attend each session together.    

The company that supplies your child’s equipment is called your DME. "DME" is short for Durable Medical Equipment.

 Session #1- With DME Respiratory Therapist (RT) in your home.

 Session #2- With DME Respiratory Therapist (RT).

• Pulse ox machine with probes and power cord
• Portable suction machine with power cord
• Nebulizer machine
• One Ventilator with power cord
• Oxygen Tank (if your child uses oxygen)

 Session #3-  Teaching with Trach/Vent RT at Children’s

Bring this equipment to the hospital:

• Pulse ox machine with probes and power cord
• Portable suction machine with power cord
• Nebulizer machine
• One Ventilator with power cord
• Oxygen Tank (if your child uses oxygen)
• Resuscitation bag or you can use the one in your child’s room

 Session #4- Simulation, Teach Back and Walk with Trach/Vent RT at Children’s 

Equipment needed at the hospital:

• Pulse ox machine with probes and power cord
• Portable suction machine with power cord
• One Ventilator with power cord
• Oxygen Tank (if applicable)
• Resuscitation bag (can use the one in child’s room)
• Go-Bag (in child’s room)
• Stroller

*Bedside cares and CPR must be completed and checked off with RN before the next session.

 Independent Care: 

Equipment needed at the hospital for independent care and discharge:

• Pulse ox machine with probes and power cord
• Portable suction machine with power cord
• One Ventilator with power cord
• Oxygen Tank (if your child uses oxygen)
• Resuscitation bag from room
• Fully stocked Go-bag
• Dreamstation or Air Compressor
• Stroller

Equipment reference photos

Portable suction machine:

Resuscitator Bag:

Pulse ox machine:

Ventilator:

Portable Oxygen:

Go-Bags