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The role of speech and language therapists in the intensive care unit
Jackie McRae1,2, Elizabeth Montgomery1, Zoë Garstang1
1Speech and Language Therapy Department, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Abstract:
National guidance recommends the involvement of speech and language therapists in intensive care particularly for those requiring tracheostomy and ventilation. However, the role of speech and language therapists is poorly understood especially in the context of critical care. This article aims to increase awareness of the background training and skills development of speech and language therapists working in this context to demonstrate their range of specialist abilities. Speech and language therapists support and enhance the process of laryngeal weaning alongside the rehabilitation of speech and swallowing as part of the multidisciplinary team. Examples are provided of the types of interventions that are used and technological innovations that may enhance rehabilitation of oropharyngeal impairments.
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