Florida mother responds quickly to baby's ventilator alarm in viral video
newsweek.com — November 4, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC
A Florida mother, Nicole Orchard, gained attention on social media after sharing a video of her quick response to her son John's ventilator alarm. John, 18 months old, relies on the ventilator due to a tracheostomy and can only be off it for about 30 seconds. Orchard, who monitors John full-time, acted swiftly to reattach his tubing when the alarm sounded. She has faced challenges as a caregiver, including financial strain and a lack of nursing support due to a nationwide shortage. Despite these difficulties, Orchard uses her platform to raise awareness about the lives of children with medical needs. She aims to educate others and support families in similar situations through her social media and podcast, "The Daily Vent."