Kaut K, Turcott J C, Lavery M
Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA.
Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 1996 Nov-Dec;15(6):298-306. doi: 10.1097/00003465-199611000-00003.
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.