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...
The Humidification Factor: A Key to Tracheostomy Care
Tracheostomy Education
32 minutes
8 months ago
The Humidification Factor: A Key to Tracheostomy Care
Send us a text In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Dr. Jerry Gentile and Nicole DePalma discuss the critical role of humidification, particularly for patients with tracheostomies. The conversation covers the definitions of humidity, the physiological processes of the upper airway, and the implications of bypassing natural humidification through artificial airways. The importance of adequate humidification is emphasized to prevent complications such as thick secretions...
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...
