This
session addresses rehab considerations for SLPs working with adult patients in
the intensive care unit (ICU). Speakers discuss an overview of oxygen delivery
methods, optimizing communication and dysphagia intervention for ICU patients,
progressing patients with tracheostomy to successful decannulation, and
maximizing outcomes for patients with complex medical conditions through
multidisciplinary communication and collaboration.
This course
is a recorded session from the 2021 online conference “Maximizing Outcomes for
Medically Complex Patients of All Ages.”
Learning
Outcomes
You will be able
to:
- facilitate
communication and dysphagia intervention options for adult patients in the ICU,
and safely progress patients with tracheostomy to decannulation
- explain
the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to maximize outcomes for ICU
patients
What
is Included?
You'll get
online access to all the course content, including the full video, handouts,
and references so you can access it from anywhere!
Assessment
Type
Self-assessment—Think
about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your
new knowledge.