Ventilator Trolley
The client’s named nurse told us “This 4 year old client is fully ventilated (24hrs) via a tracheostomy, and requires a suitable trolley, to enable them to move about easily whilst attached to the ventilator. The trolley needs to support the child’s mobility whilst carrying the ventilator, providing age-appropriate independence during waking hours.” Below is a photo of the trolley supplied, before modification:
The solution
The child needs a ventilator at all times, connected to a tracheotomy by a plastic tube. When in “wet circuit” mode a humidifier is also connected into this tube. At home the equipment sat on a large trolley, but for trips outside the home, including to nursery most mornings, the mother had to carry the ventilator and could not use the wet circuit. They had been supplied with a trolley, but it was not able to carry all the gear.
Remap made and fitted a platform above the trolley’s main tray, to hold the ventilator. The trolley was also modified so that its handle, and the platform, could be folded down for transport in the family car. A clamp for the humidifier was also added to the main tray level. The wheels were modified, castors being tried at one end but then abandoned in favour of the original multi-directional wheels. The child was able to push the loaded trolley, enabling independent mobility, and the trolley also proved valuable for trips to hospital.
Photos show the modified trolley in its upright and folded positions:
The benefit
Phoebe now has a greater level of independence, being able to walk and push the trolley, with less carrying required by Mum. The fact that the trolley also fits in the car means that it’s perfect in all environments, including Nursery, Hospital, and family outings.
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Hello my name is Alyssa, I have a son that was born on May 8th,2024 , that was diagnosed with CCHS and he was in the NICU for 4 and half Months and recently came home on September 19th, 2024. now when he gets older and starts walking, I been trying so hard to figure out how he can travel and walk with his ventilator and humidifier and pulse socks monitor. until i came across this today October 8th,2024. now we are located in High Springs Florida, i am wondering how we would be able to get one of these?
Hi Alyssa, thank you for your message, but unfortunately we only operate within the UK.
Hello, my granddaughter will hopefully be discharged from Birmingham Children’s Hospital at the end of September, she will have a portable ventilator. I am very interested in the trolley that Phoebie has for her portable ventilator, please can you advise how we can purchase one and how much they cost. They live in South Staffordshire.
Bernadette Fraley
Hi Bernadette, our team may be able to help you free-of-charge! Make an online referral at https://remap.org.uk/referral-form/ and someone will be in touch.
Hi Iman,
Remap is a charity that custom makes equipment for disabled people when there’s nothing on the market. If you’re in the UK, this is likely to be something we can make for you for free. Please contact us with your address and we’ll link you up with a local volunteer who should be able to help.
I’m very interested in the ventilator trolley that folds away, please can you send me the dimensions and price