title: An algorithm for selecting a communication technique with intubated patients.
abstract: Communicating with intubated patients in the intensive care unit is a frequent and frustrating situation. In order to communicate effectively, nurses need to select from a variety of communication techniques. The author presents an algorithm which guides the nurse in choosing the most effective communication technique for each patient.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities / Q000592:standards*; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*