This is a very useful tool for communication if someone is on a ventilator.
I liked that the pictures were large and easy to see, applicable for patients on ventilators in the ICU, and covered with a laminate plastic that it is easy to sterilize. We ordered one for a loved one that went into septic shock from viral pneumonia who had to be intubated in the ICU. Viral Pneumonia will not respond to any modern medicine and the only thing to do is provide support. I am so grateful to the doctors and nurses in the ICU for providing that support and for the family and friends that prayed for our beloved patient. We chose this version of the chart based on the recommendation of a speech therapist office. Being able to communicate helps a patient to feel valued and safe because they can express their needs and interact with caregivers such as medical staff and family. The actual item did not arrive in time, and the hospital provided print outs of the images that were quite helpful. Our family was covered in prayer and God was very gracious, moving in observably powerful ways to our great relief and to the amazement of the attending doctors and nurses. His condition changed overnight in miraculous ways to the gratitude and suprise of his medical staff. We praise God in gratitude for His mercy and grace that our loved one recovered to quickly. We also donated the communication chart to the ICU after the patient recovered. I searched for an acrylic bed rail hanger to donate as well, but I was unsuccessful in locating one similar to the one in the picture or one that would do a similar job. I am very grateful for the images that assisted us in our time of need. I hope that the donated board will assist another family in their time of need so that we may share love with others in the way that God loves us. Thank you, and God bless you!
Rating: 5 stars