Speech enhancement during BiPAP use for persons living with ALS

Speech from behind a face mask while on Bilevel Positive Air Pressure (BiPAP) ventilation is extremely difficult for persons living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The inability to verbally communicate while on ventilation causes frustration and feelings of isolation from loved ones and de...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chua, Samuel D.
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/43611