Passy-Muir speaking valve.
The Passy Muir speaking valve is a device that facilitates communication and airway maintenance for patients who require artificial airways. The critical care nurse's role includes collaboration with speech and respiratory therapy in identifying, preparing, and monitoring the patient who uses the Passy Muir valve.
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Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D003663:Decision Trees; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing