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Author:

Hurtig, Richard.

Title:

Augmentative and alternative communication in acute and critical care settings / Richard Hurtig and Debora Downey.

Publisher:

Plural Pub.,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

xiv, 209 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).

Subject:

University of Iowa.--Hospitals and Clinics.
People with disabilities--Means of communication.
Communication devices for people with disabilities.
Critical care medicine.
University of Iowa.--Hospitals and Clinics.
Communication Aids for Disabled.
Communication Barriers.
Critical Care--methods.
Intensive Care Units.
University of Iowa.--Hospitals and Clinics.
Handicapés--Moyens de communication.
Appareils de communication pour handicapés.
Soins intensifs.

Other Authors:

Downey, Debora.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

History of AAC -- Challenges -- The impact of assistive technology (AT) in acute care settings -- Assessment protocol -- Switches as the first step to establishing communication -- Iowa AAC templates -- Mounting/access issues -- Pain management -- Environmental control units (ECU) -- Bad news : communication issues -- Cases -- Setting up and funding an assistive technology service -- Useful products and links.

ISBN:

1597560790 (alk. paper)
9781597560795 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)310073788

LCCN:

2008035843

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)