title: Passy-Muir speaking valve.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kaut
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Turcott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lavery
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D003663:Decision Trees; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing