Post Polio Resource Group of Central Florida

03/08/2026

Negative-pressure ventilation has been studied as a hemodynamic tool in pediatric postoperative cardiac patients. In a widely cited JACC report, NPV improved cardiac output in children after tetralogy of Fallot repair, supporting the concept that negative pressure can assist circulation when the heart is struggling. For pediatric cardiac teams, ventilation strategy matters. Because intrathoracic pressure can influence preload and right-heart filling, the choice of ventilatory approach is an important clinical consideration. BCV’s negative-pressure mechanism provides noninvasive ventilatory support while operating through a different physiologic approach than positive-pressure ventilation. In appropriate patients and at the clinician’s discretion, this may be a useful option when hemodynamic considerations are part of the overall care plan.

03/07/2026

PPS usually starts about 20 years after the original infection. It may intensify after a traumatic health event or accident. Years of over use of original damaged pathways break down in efficiency.

01/28/2026

This is very interesting, but may not be legal In your state.

01/21/2026

I have been out of the loop with an injury problem. I am much improved with Adventist Hospital rehabilitation department in Sebring and Orlando Fl. Please feel free to email me any time.

01/21/2026

https://claimsandissues.substack.com/p/i-came-then-the-ada-came-and-now

Further thoughts from Dianne McTaggart Wall.

12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we are thankful for countless health workers, scientists, volunteers, donors, and more who have continued the fight against polio despite a very challenging year. 2026 will bring its own unique challenges, as each year does, but we remain steadfast in our promise to for good.

As Dr. Jamal Ahmed, WHO director of polio eradication, writes in his end-of-year message, "Polio eradication remains one of the world’s most powerful expressions of collective action for equity, solidarity, and the protection of children."

👉Read the full year-end letter: https://endpol.io/45itOPI

12/10/2025

11/01/2025

Can you take ibuprofen and Tylenol together?

Yes, you can safely take acetaminophen and ibuprofen together in most cases. In fact, taking these two medications together seems to work better than prescription opioids to relieve certain types of pain. Just be sure to stay within the recommended daily dosages of each medication.

That being said, it’s best to start with one medication at a time. There’s no reason to take two medications if one works well on its own.
This is from Good RX and also mentioned by Dr. Bruno.

10/09/2025

Respiratory Care Week CEU Webinar Series

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09/27/2025

Get ready—our 2025 “We’re Still Here!” campaign takes place October 19–25. This year’s theme, “Protecting the Future: Lessons from Polio,” highlights both the vital function vaccines play in promoting public health and the powerful role polio survivors’ voices can play in helping others overcome vaccine hesitancy.

By sharing your story, you can help not only counter misinformation but also inspire empathy, understanding and action.

Learn more at https://post-polio.org/networking/were-still-here/