When Respiration Meets Communication: Critical Insights for Trauma Teams with Dr Kim Coutts

Send us a textDr. Kim Coutts pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked role of speech therapy in trauma care, revealing how this vital discipline can transform patient outcomes in the ICU. She explains that speech therapists are essential team members who contribute to managing post-extubation dysphagia, supporting patients with tracheostomy, and addressing communication barriers in the ICU. With a decade of clinical experience and her current position as a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, Kim brings both clinical expertise and academic insight to this eye-opening conversation. Ready to enhance your trauma care practice through better collaboration? Share your experiences working with speech therapists with me using the link provided here. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com ‘Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509 Support the show

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