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 The conversation focuses on the alarms set on mechanical ventilators. Dr. Jerry Gentile explains the general ventilator alarm guidelines, including apnea parameters, FIO2 settings, and pressure alarms. He emphasizes the importance of adhering to these guidelines and avoiding dangerous practices like setting high pressure limits too high. Jerry also discusses the reasons for alarms going off and highlights the need for a backup ventilator. The conversation concludes with a...
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...
