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Ellen C Meltzer¹, James J Gallagher, Alexandra Suppes

¹Division of Medical Ethics, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA. elc9076@med.cornell.edu

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Lip-reading interpreters can significantly improve communication for ventilated patients who can mouth words. This case report highlights the benefits and advocates for routine use of lip-reading services in healthcare settings.

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Area of Science:

Clinical Ethics
Medical Communication
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Ventilator-dependent patients capable of mouthing words often face communication barriers.
Effective communication is crucial for patient care, ethical treatment, and recovery.
Existing communication methods may be insufficient for this patient population.

Observation:

A 75-year-old male burn patient, ventilator-dependent via tracheostomy but able to mouth words, was admitted to a university teaching hospital's burn unit.
A collaborative approach involving a deaf lip-reading interpreter and a hearing American Sign Language interpreter was implemented.
This team facilitated verbal communication for the patient through a "circuit formation" setup.

Findings:

Lip-reading interpretation provided a vital communication channel for the patient.
The use of specialized interpreters enhanced patient-provider interaction and addressed ethical considerations.
This case demonstrates a successful model for facilitating communication in critically ill patients.

Implications:

Routine provision of lip-reading interpreters should be considered for ventilated patients capable of mouthing words.
Further prospective studies are needed to examine the efficacy and role of lip-reading interpretation in medical settings.
Improving communication accessibility can enhance patient-centered care and ethical practice in intensive care units.