Send us a text In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Nicole and Jerry discuss swallowing management for patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation. They explore the increased risk of aspiration, the importance of thorough assessments by speech pathologists, and the use of instrumental assessments like FEES and modified barium swallow studies. The conversation also touches on innovations in swallowing assessment, including subglottic suctioning, and emphasizes the n...
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Send us a text In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Nicole and Jerry discuss swallowing management for patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation. They explore the increased risk of aspiration, the importance of thorough assessments by speech pathologists, and the use of instrumental assessments like FEES and modified barium swallow studies. The conversation also touches on innovations in swallowing assessment, including subglottic suctioning, and emphasizes the n...
Send us a text In this episode, Nicole DePalma and Dr. Jerry Gentile discuss the process of intubation and the confirmation of ET tube placement. They also cover complications that can arise from intubation, such as airway insecurity, dental injuries, and vocal fold damage. The importance of speech pathologists in assessing patients for swallowing disorders after extubation is highlighted. The hosts also touch on the criteria for extubation and the use of a bougie in difficult intubations. Su...
Tracheostomy Education
Send us a text In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Nicole and Jerry discuss swallowing management for patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation. They explore the increased risk of aspiration, the importance of thorough assessments by speech pathologists, and the use of instrumental assessments like FEES and modified barium swallow studies. The conversation also touches on innovations in swallowing assessment, including subglottic suctioning, and emphasizes the n...
