Blogs and news

The Atos Medical HME Awareness program is a 4-6 week program directed at increasing patient adherence to the use of HMEs as prescribed by their healthcare professional (HCP).  

A recent international survey by Miles and Wallace (2025) highlighted both the essential role SLPs play in adult tracheostomy care and substantial variability in education, clinical responsibilities, and access to structured support.

Tracheostomy teams have been part of the healthcare landscape for many years, but only recently have the benefits of the team been widely studied.

Over the past year, the Atos Clinical Education (ACE) team has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting healthcare professionals.

Tracheostomy teams have been part of the healthcare landscape for many years, but only recently have the benefits of the team been widely studied.

When the patient presents for outpatient rehabilitation after a laryngectomy, there is a lot to cover: learning how to use a voice prosthesis, electrolarynx training, HME compliance—the checklist is extensive.

Ensuring access to care for patients following a total laryngectomy (TL) is crucial for their recovery, rehabilitation, and overall quality of life.

Tracoe has a variety of educational and product resources for health care professionals (HCPs). Having specialized clinical materials enables HCPs to provide the best care to their patients with a tracheostomy.

Your voice is important, it’s how you communicate and express your thoughts and feelings, so losing it after a total laryngectomy can be upsetting. Thankfully, there are methods available for you to regain your voice.

Atos Medical Clinical Navigators supplement the education patients receive from their HCPs and focus on product knowledge and utilization.

Tracoe Twist Plus tracheostomy tubes offer a wide range of features designed to meet patients’ needs throughout their journey, from insertion to decannulation.

We spoke with Dr. Mayo-Yáñez about the most impactful findings, including when primary TEP is preferred, what factors influence success, and why clearer standards in reporting are urgently needed.

Whether you're new to working with total laryngectomy patients or have years of experience, one thing is clear: there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Every patient’s recovery is unique, and clinical practices vary significantly depending on training, setting, and resources.

There are a variety of tracheostomy tube options for pediatric patients. Tracoe offers the Tracoe Mini and Tracoe Silcosoft tracheostomy tubes.

Tracheotomies are life-saving procedures that can significantly improve a person’s ability to breathe and manage respiratory conditions. However, many myths and misconceptions surrounding tracheostomies can lead to confusion, delayed intervention and can negatively impact a patient’s quality of life.

The Provox Dilator is uniquely engineered to ensure complete and consistent tract dilation—both anterior and posterior—for ease of voice prosthesis (VP) replacement unlike other dilators.

We have added three new Clinical Educators, Tricia, Katrina and Megan to the team and we are excited for you to meet them.

Celebrating 35 Years of Provox: Marking the 35th anniversary of the Provox voice prosthesis, we explore its journey and impact on people living with a laryngectomy.

Restoring Voice After Tracheostomy: The Role of Speaking Valves

Two common types of artificial humidification for patients with tracheostomy include Conventional External Humidification Systems (CEHS) and Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HME).

Robert Sisler, a 66-year-old retiree from the U.S., shares his journey and how the Atos Provox ActiValve became a game-changer for him.

This multifunctional HME, designed for spontaneously breathing patients, incorporates a speech valve, oxygen port, and suction port.

A systematic review comparing active humidification (Conventional External Humidification Systems) and passive humidification (Heat and Moisture Exchangers).

How to check if your voice prosthesis is leaking and how to reduce and prevent leakage.

Laryngectomy clinical pathways or guidelines can optimize success and patient outcomes through strategy, consistency and teamwork.

We spoke with Peter Lindell, a Provox Life user from Sweden who enjoys wearing the Protect HME in situations where he may be more exposed to dust, pollen, viruses, and bacteria.

Atos Medical Spot On-Support (SOS) is entering its sixth year of providing on-demand, virtual support for clinicians. You have access to one-on-one phone or live, interactive HIPAA-compliant video conferencing with the Atos Clinical Education Team instantly. From quick questions to managing more complex issues and adverse events, our clinical education team is available on-demand, just a phone call away.

Quarterly update of studies published in acknowledged peer-reviewed journals on topics related to Head & Neck cancer, laryngectomy and tracheostomy.

The importance of using the optimal HME for a good night’s sleep.

In 2006, Dorenda underwent surgery for thyroid cancer. Read her story.

Despite previous evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of above-cuff vocalization (ACV) in mechanically ventilated patients, there's a lack of research on the hospital-wide adoption of ACV-capable tracheostomy tubes.

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancers employs ionizing radiation which damages genetic material of susceptible malignant cells. In the oral cavity, this can lead to dental complications such as mucositis, trismus, xerostomia, radiation caries, and osteoradionecrosis.

Squamous cell carcinoma exhibits declining incidence in the Nordic countries with approximately 170 cases in Sweden each year.

Do you need extra protection from pollen? The pollen season typically begins in early spring and can last until autumn, during this time we often spend more time outside and are more exposed to pollen.

Your nose does more than just smell – it heats, humidifies, and filters the air you breathe. In this way, you can be sure the air is at the right body temperature and contains enough moisture when it reaches your lungs for them to function properly.

In total laryngectomy (TL) patients voice prostheses (VP) can be implanted to restore speech by creating a tracheoesophageal voice.

Skin Care Tips for People with Laryngectomy Using Adhesives.

Your guide to taking care of your neck stoma while on vacation.

Leo Eppink comes from the northeast of Netherland and underwent a total laryngectomy 10 years ago. Today he is an enthusiastic patient educator, who has been committed to helping fellow laryngectomized people for many years.