Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) often use medical devices and equipment that can affect participation in SLP interventions and care planning. This course reviews lines, tubes, drains, and other medical devices that SLPs may encounter in the ICU. The presenter discusses how medical equipment can impact patient care.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Identify equipment and medical devices that are commonly seen in the ICU 
• Describe how equipment and medical devices may impact patient performance 
• Explain how equipment and medical devices impact SLP assessment and/or intervention

Presenter Information

Rachel Barrocas, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) completed her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Binghamton University and went on to complete her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at MGH Institute of Health Professions. She has been with Cleveland Clinic since 2016. Her clinical interests include assessment and treatment of swallowing and communication disorders in critically ill pediatric and adult patient populations. In addition to patient care, Rachel manages the Head and Neck Department's FEES program and serves as the primary mentor of the annual clinical fellowship program.

Disclosures:

• Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete and submit the learning assessment by no later than the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Content origination date: April 18, 2025
End date: April 18, 2030

This course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).