Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Medical Terminology Exam 2 > Laryngectomy, laryngectomees > Flashcards

Laryngectomy, laryngectomees Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
Q

Laryngectomy

A

surgical procedure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Laryngectomee

A

person who received the surgery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Lary

A

nickname for person

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

History of laryngectomy surgeries

A

Over 100 years of documented literature about these surgeries
Documentation led to advancement and success of the procedure
UCD was 2nd laryngeal transplant a few years ago (larynx injured not diseased)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Lifestyle for Larys

A

Product intensive lifestyle
SLPs have important role to teach Larys to find methods of communication that works and can be maintained
Surgeons not a great source of info
We create rapport to last a lifetime

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Resources

A

larynxlink. com
inhealth. com
webwhispers. com
theial. com (International Assoc. of Latyngectomees)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Medical Terminology Exam 2 (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions