Respiratory Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are things you need to look, listen, or feel for during a respiratory assessment with a patient?
A
Loudness is too soft or loud Rest breathing is irregularly or uneven Postural assessment Stridor or wheezing Exaggerated should movement Maximum sustained phonation
2
Q
How do changes in respiratory physiology potentially impact speech breathing in children with Cerebral Palsy?
A
May have dysarthria, a motor coordination disorder affecting the execution of speech
Reduced intelligibility and naturalness, utterance length, stress, and loudness
Social implications
Decreased chest wall tones
