Tracheostomy Tubes and Ventilator Dependence in Adults and Children Kelly VanDahm and Sally Sparks-Walsh This handbook is written especially for speech-language pathologists and covers tracheostomy and ventilator issues in all ages. Practical and easy to read, it incorporates anatomical drawings and photographs into text. Covers anatomical overview, clients with complex medical needs, endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, communication options, tracheostomy and dysphagia, and hygiene issues. Includes reproducible protocols for swallowing and in-line speaking valve trials, normal values for monitoring client’,s condition, an extensive glossary, and vendor list. 177 pages, softcover, spiral-bound.
