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Augmentative Speech Device Treatment Report

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2 patient evaluations for Augmentative Speech Device with a adherence rating of Usually Usually Usually Usually Usually

wbear35

Sex: M

Data Quality: 1 star

ALS: 36 yrs

Bi-Pap Wheelchair Feeding tube

Bulbar: severe

Arms: severe

Chest: moderate

Legs: severe
by wbear35
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**Purpose:** TALK *(Started Nov 02, 2007)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 27, 2009	Daily	Major	Mild	Usually	Somewhat

Side effects:: people say hard to understand, works slow

Date: Oct 27, 2009
Advice & Tips: dynavox is ok but not perfect
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

cwilkins39

Sex: M

Data Quality: 0 stars

ALS: 8 yrs

Bi-Pap Wheelchair Feeding tube

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: severe

Chest: mild

Legs: severe
by cwilkins39
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**Purpose:** Decreased diaphragm strength *(Started Mar 12, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Mar 16, 2009	As needed	Moderate	None	Usually	Not at all

Date: Mar 16, 2009
Advice & Tips: GOOD MACHINE. DOES IN A FEW MINUTES WHAT IT USE TO TAKE HOURS.
Cost: $200+ monthly

1 helpful mark

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