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...
Finding the Voice: Speaking Valves and Above the Cuff Vocalization for Tracheostomy Patients
Tracheostomy Education
28 minutes
7 months ago
Finding the Voice: Speaking Valves and Above the Cuff Vocalization for Tracheostomy Patients
Send us a text In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Dr. Jerry Gentilli and Nicole discuss various communication options for patients with tracheostomy tubes. They explore the anatomy of normal voicing, the importance of speaking valves, contraindications for their use, and techniques for above the cuff vocalization. The conversation also covers strategies for capping and decannulation, emphasizing the significance of airflow management in improving patient outcomes. Support ...
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...
