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Hurtig, Richard.

Augmentative and alternative communication in acute and critical care settings / Richard Hurtig and Debora Downey. - San Diego : Plural Pub., c2009. - xiv, 209 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

LCCN: 2008035843

Subjects--Corporate Names:
University of Iowa. Hospitals and Clinics.
University of Iowa. Hospitals and Clinics.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
People with disabilities--Means of communication.
Communication devices for people with disabilities.
Critical care medicine.
Communication Aids for Disabled.
Communication Barriers.
Critical Care--methods.
Intensive Care Units.

LC Class. No.: RC423 / .H863 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 616.855 03 HUR D