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...
Ventilator Admissions Part 2: Advanced Transitions from Acute to Skilled Nursing
Tracheostomy Education
35 minutes
9 months ago
Ventilator Admissions Part 2: Advanced Transitions from Acute to Skilled Nursing
Send us a textIn this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Dr. Jerry Gentile discusses the intricacies of admitting patients from acute to post-acute care facilities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Medicare requirements, the challenges of staffing and resource allocation, and the critical role of respiratory therapists in patient assessment and care planning. The conversation also highlights the need for effective communication between healthcare teams to ensure patie...
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...
