Gbs communication cards

How do you communicate with GBS?

Many patients with GBS begin to have difficulty communicating verbally because the nerves that control the muscles of speech become affected by the syndrome.
In severe cases of GBS, a patient may need to use Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC), for either a short or long-term solution..

What are communication cards used for?

Communication cards contain a set of icons that patients can use if they are having difficulty communicating their immediate needs, wants or concerns.
Patients, families, clinical staff and the Interpreting service have helped determine the icons that they believe will be the most useful for patients..

What do you need on communication cards?

The Communication Cards cover themes such as:

What is a communication card?

Communication cards are a way to facilitate communication during community interactions for someone that uses sign language.
The barista at Starbucks or the bank teller probably doesn't know sign language, so communication cards can be an alternate way to communicate.
Communication cards should be reciprocal..

What is the full form of GBS?

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves.
People of all ages can be affected, but it is more common in adults and in males..

What is the idea of GBS?

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious post-infectious immune-mediated neuropathy.
It results from the autoimmune destruction of nerves in the peripheral nervous system causing symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness that can progress to paralysis..

What is the use of communication card?

Communication cards contain a set of icons that patients can use if they are having difficulty communicating their immediate needs, wants or concerns.
Patients, families, clinical staff and the Interpreting service have helped determine the icons that they believe will be the most useful for patients..