The Tracheotomized Patient : Evaluation and Management of Communication

A definitive clinical text on the evaluation and management of speech and breathing for the tracheotomized patient.

It covers the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, mechanics of breathing, muscles of respiration, control centre (medulla, pons, chemoreceptors), measurement of pulmonary mechanics, arterial blood gases (Apache Scale), tracheotomy, tracheostomy tubes, ventilators, communication options for vent dependent/trached patients, the roles of team members and evaluation.

This book should be of interest to primary care physicians, pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and social workers.