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Advanced Issues in the Management of Individuals Who Are Tracheotomized and Ventilator Dependent
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Using the most recent evidence, this program explores the so-called “trach effect” in individuals with and without dysphagia, the safety and efficacy of using blue dye during clinical swallow examinations, the effect of tracheotomy tube occlusion status on secretions and swallow function, and the SLP's role ventilator weaning and swallowing rehabilitation. Effective translation of research evidence to clinical practice is reviewed. Clinical examples of unusual tracheotomy tube complications are presented.
Dysphagia in the Trach/Vent Population
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Speech-language pathologists must consider the complex relationship of tracheostomy and ventilator-dependency with swallowing function in making treatment decisions that consider a patient’s potential aspiration risk. This self-study reviews recent literature related to dysphagia in the trach/vent population, including the pros and cons of tracheostomy, the use of blue dye to detect aspiration risk, and the so-called “trach effect” in pediatric dysphagia.
Let's Talk SLP: Patient Education Handouts for Adults
Nineteen Let’s Talk handouts on specific topics provide a starting point for conversations with the speech-language pathologist and their patients and families. The focus of the information is on how the SLP can help the patient improve their speech, language, or swallowing.
Tracheostomy Tubes in Adults: Management of Communication and Swallowing Impairments
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DVD and Manual, Additional Manual(s)
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0.2
This self-study video, designed for SLPs who manage communication and swallowing problems in patients with tracheotomy tubes, examines the impact of the loss of upper airway usage following tracheotomy.
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