Increasingly, speech-language pathologists have been working with individuals who have tracheostomy and/or ventilator dependency. This new book covers all the basic science and clinical concepts that speech-language pathologists need to know to effectively manage these patients.
You'll find expert discussions of a full range of topics: tracheostomy tubes complications associated with tracheostomy; ethical issues; speaking and more Plus, unique to this book, you'll find pulmonary and critical care topics integrated with the communication and swallowing information-an essential feature for speech-language pathologists who require a clear, concise reference for understanding respiratory physiology and mechanical ventilation.
Highlights include:
Numerous case studies, illustrations, and algorithms give you the information you need to be effective in a clinical setting
Clinical competencies for assessing and measuring staff performance-essential in today's health care environment.
Provides "everything you need to know" to understand how to manage tracheostomy and ventilator dependency in one user-friendly volume
Extensive coverage of ethical issues, pediatric considerations, and post-hospitalization care
Tracheostomy and Ventilator Dependency: Management of Breathing, Speaking, and Swallowing is a must-have clinical reference for SLP's looking for a comprehensive, integrated approach to the management of these difficult cases. Written by experts in the field, you'll find it to be an invaluable guide to understanding the interdependencies of breathing, speaking, and swallowing.
Table of Contents:
1. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
2. Respiratory Insufficiency: Pathophysiology, Indications, and Other Considerations for Intervention
3. Evolution of Mechanical Ventilation: Its Successes and Shortcomings
4. Tracheotomy, Tracheostomy Tubes, and Mechanical Ventilation
5. Communication, Tracheostomy, and Ventilator Dependency
6. Swallowing, Tracheostomy, and Ventilator Dependency
7. Pediatric Considerations
8. Transitioning the Client with a Tracheostomy from Acute Care to Alternative Settings
9. Ethics and Ventilator Dependency
About the Author :
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
Review :
Features an array of topics written by recognized experts in the field . . . unique to this text is a thorough discussion of noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure . . . highly recommended for both new and experienced clinicians. - Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
