Team Care Flashcards
1
Q
How involved should an SLP be?
A
- Pre and post op
- be in the ICU when they wake up
2
Q
What should you ask the patient before surgery?
A
- what they know about the surgery
- tell them it takes 3-5 hours
3
Q
How is speech therapy carried out?
A
out-patient
-great idea to do it 2 times a week
4
Q
Should you volunteer your services for free?
A
No, you can’t do this for everyone
-6 weeks usually covered by insurance
5
Q
Considerations for speech therapy
A
- hearing
- pulmonary function
