Dave Hagan
Dave Hagan
Sex: M
Data Quality: 0 stars
ALS: 7 yrs
Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube
Bulbar: moderate
Arms: severe
Chest: severe
Legs: severe
Dave Hagan
Male, 63 years
Bonne Terre, MO
Primary Condition
ALS and 1 more
First symptom
Dec 2003
Diagnosis
Oct 2004
Deceased
Jun 18, 2011
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Dave Hagan's Suction Machine is for:

  • ALS

Dave Hagan has not reported any side effects for Suction Machine.

Dave Hagan's Suction Machine History (Ongoing)
Daily Jan 01, 2004 - Dec 15, 2005
Daily Dec 15, 2005 - Last Update
Evaluations
Date Dosage ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 01, 2010 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jul 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
If it wasn't for this suction machine Dave would not be able to recive any air into his lungs. My children and I are Dave's main caretakers. Once the girls learned to use the machine the fear of using it because the life of their father. Once we suction his trake< we also suction his mouth. The best thing is his smile he gives us once were done. :>
Cost
< $25 monthly

About Suction Machine (Equipment)

A suction machine is a pump used to maintain an airway by removing secretions from the mouth, throat, or lungs. It is particularly important in neurological diseases where the ability to cough or swallow is impaired.

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